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Dec 15, 2016 01:10 AM EST

Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Statins, which are usually used to lower blood cholesterol levels, could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Dec 12, 2016 03:12 AM EST

Marijuana Side Effects: Regular Cannabis Use May Affect Vision

Smoking of marijuana everyday triggers vision delay.

Jun 06, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Study Suggests Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

The brains of patients in the early phases of Alzheimer’s disease may likely have more “leaks” in barriers that separate it from the bloodstream.

May 27, 2016 05:30 AM EDT

Experts Believe Infections Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s may have come from the brain’s toxic remnants as it tries to fight off infection.

Feb 24, 2016 08:39 PM EST

Alzheimer's Disease: Staying Mentally Active May Not Delay The Illness

Previous studies have shown that mental and physical activity can help delay symptoms relating to Alzheimer's disease in some patients. However, new findings published in Neurology show that mental activities, in particular, do not change the underlying disease in the brains of most individuals who ...

Jan 14, 2016 10:53 AM EST

Urine Odor May Detect Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease

Could Alzheimer's have a smell?

Dec 08, 2015 07:02 PM EST

Common Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer's Risk

Prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment that reduces levels of male hormones, may be at a greater risk of developing dementia.

Nov 11, 2015 01:56 PM EST

Alzheimer's Gene Increases Risk Of Brain Bleeding In Men

Men with the common genetic variation, ApoE4, are at an increased risk of brain bleeding, according to a recent study.

Oct 19, 2015 04:11 PM EDT

An Alzheimer's Blood Test May Halt The Progression Of The Disease

Could Alzheimer's be predicted through a blood test?

Oct 14, 2015 01:09 PM EDT

Alzheimer's Disease: Antipsychotic Treatment Does More Harm Than Good, New Study Reveals

A new research study revealed that antipsychotic treatment for Alzheimer's disease does more harm than good to patients.

Oct 05, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Cancer Drug Helps Sharpen Memory

A cancer drug may help to improve memory, according to a recent study.

Sep 30, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

New Brain Prosthesis May Help People Struggling with Memory Loss

A new prosthesis may actually help people with memory loss. Scientists have created a brain prosthesis that is designed to help individuals suffering from the loss of memory.