The treatment of dementia disorders such as Alzheimer’s is still one of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine. In the course of neurodegenerative diseases, certain proteins such as the amyloid β protein accumulate in the […]
A new study by researchers at Florida State University’s Gut Biome Lab has revealed a potential link between an infection caused by gut bacteria and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.This article was originally published on […]
A collaborative research group has uncovered a new mechanism in the growth of amyloid β (Aβ) fibrils, which are closely associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), the team was able […]
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.This article was originally […]
A human brain on a chip sounds like something from a science fiction film, a gadget powering its cyborg villain.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Bilingualism has long been known to have cognitive benefits for older adults. Research shows it helps delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to five years compared to monolingual adults. This is one of […]
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed greater resistance to brain blood flow compared to those without cognitive impediments. The first-of-its-kind study is published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.This article was originally published on […]
Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well-known for its extensive therapeutic properties. Its usefulness against bacteria, viruses, oxidation, inflammation, glycemia, and tumors has been elucidated in classic texts as well […]
Air pollution is often viewed as an outdoor hazard and a threat to respiratory health. Emerging research shows that air pollution may also affect our brain health. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is a complex mixture […]
Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to researchers who discovered this new view, the first, early phase happens slowly and silently—before […]
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