(HealthDay)—Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have abnormalities and reductions in gene expression in the parahippocampal gyri that map to genes […]
Many cases of dementia may arise from non-inherited DNA ‘spelling mistakes’
Only a small proportion of cases of dementia are thought to be inherited — the cause of the vast majority […]
THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains: But newly uncovered compounds could explain different pharmacological effects
A rose by any other name is still a rose. The same, it turns out, can be said for cannabis. […]
Promising novel treatment against Alzheimer’s disease
New research conducted at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital reveals that a novel drug reverses […]
A biomarker in the brain’s circulation system may be Alzheimer’s earliest warning
USC scientists say Alzheimer’s could be diagnosed earlier if scientists focus on an early warning within the brain’s circulation system. […]
Discovery could explain failed clinical trials for Alzheimer’s, and provide a solution
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a vicious feedback loop underlying brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease which may explain […]
Daytime Drowsiness a Sign of Alzheimer’s?
TUESDAY, Sept. 11, 2018 — Feeling drowsy during the day might mean you have an increased risk for Alzheimer’s, new […]
More daytime sleepiness, more Alzheimer’s risk? Excessive daytime sleepiness linked with brain protein involved in memory-robbing disease
Analysis of data captured during a long-term study of aging adults shows that those who report being very sleepy during […]
Novel strategy shows promise for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Finding an effective way to identify people with mild cognitive impairment who are most likely to go on to develop […]
Existing liver drug can help treat Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It affects around 5.7 million people in the United States and […]