It’s known that diabetes causes other medical issues like heart disease and vision problems, but a new study suggests that it could also be impacting memory and other cognitive functions.

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease have long puzzled researchers, especially when most older adults show signs of the illness ...

We are writing as leaders of research centers at University of Washington Medicine focused on combating the effects of age and Alzheimer’s disease on quality of life. While the National Institutes of ...

A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function.

A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that ...

Researchers have discovered that a gene previously seen as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease, PHGDH, actually plays a ...

Brain tissue analysis of an animal model has revealed the potential role of immune system dysfunction in the onset and ...

An extended family in that South American country has a devastating genetic variant that triggers early-onset dementia. "They ...

Researchers hope to launch human clinical trials in their quest for a vaccine to prevent the buildup of pathological tau after demonstrating that this vaccine generated a robust immune response in ...

REAL AD hints that blood markers can spot subtle cognitive decline. People who fluff a digital cognitive test have more ...

Zostavax and Shingrix are linked to protection for older adults in multiple studies.

Metabolic syndrome is linked to greater risk of developing young-onset dementia, according to a new study. But there are ...