Alzheimer's disease

Sidney Poitier Cause of Death Revealed: First Black Oscar Winner for Best Actor Dies of Heart Failure, Other Diseases

Sidney Poitier's cause of death was revealed by his death certificate. The cause of death of renowned Black actor Sidney Poitier was revealed on Tuesday.
3 FDA Advisory Panel Members Resign Over Agency’s Approval of Alzheimer's Drug From Biogen

3 FDA Advisory Panel Members Resign Over Agency’s Approval of Alzheimer's Drug From Biogen

Three members of an independent panel that advised the U.S. FDA on nervous system drugs had resigned after the agency approved an Alzheimer's drug from Biogen.
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Specks of Air Pollution Particles In Young Mexican Brains Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists found particles in the brain stems which come from air pollution. They also discovered signs of molecular damage which is similar to that which leads to Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's

Living in Urban Raises Risks of Alzheimer's, Says Research

Living in urban areas raises the risk of developing neurological diseases, according to recent studies.
Rhodes Island’s Medical Industry Players Works Cooperatively to Identify a Way to Detect Alzheimer’s disease on Earlier Stage

Eye Exam May Detect Alzheimer’s at an Earlier Stage

The detection of Alzheimer's disease in its early stages is being researched by Rhodes Island's Medical Industry.
New study found that drinking coffee reduces Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Drinking Coffee Reduces Dementia Risks, New Study Shows

New study found that drinking coffee reduces Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (Photo : Pexels) Most start their day with a cup of coffee on the table.
Study says that Deep Sleep helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other heart illnesses

Deep Sleep May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Shows

According to research, deep sleep helps prevent Alzheimer's disease and other heart diseases. (Photo : Reuters) There are many studies stating ways on how Alzheimer's disease can be prevented.
Lifestyle Changes Improve Cognition and Help People who are at risk with Alzheimer

Lifestyle Changes Improve Cognition and Help People at Risk with Alzheimer

Research shows that lifestyle change can significantly help people at risk with Alzheimer. Every year, millions of elderly in the United States are suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Deep Brain Stimulation To Treat Alzheimer's Disease, Same Method Which Successfully Treats Parkinson's

Dr. Andres Lozano from the University of Toronto found a technique to treat Alzheimer's Disease. This technique is known as Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS) which asproved helpful to treat Parkinson's diesease.

The Eye, a Window to People's Mental State as Simple Retina Exam Could Detect Alzheimer's Disease Before Effects Surface

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a simple eye test could aid doctors in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease years before its effects can actually be seen in patients.

Researchers Find Number of Youths Suffering Concussions May Be Greatly Underestimated

A team of medical experts is warning the number of youths suffering concussions around the country may be greater than what's been previously estimated.

New Study Finds Alzheimer's Disease Could be Linked to Skin Disorder Rosacea; 16 Million Americans Could Be Affected

New research raises the possibility of a link between Alzheimer's disease and the skin disorder rosacea.

Maple Syrup May Be the Cure to Alzheimer's Disease

Maple syrup is a sweet treat, but recent research has shown that its uses go far beyond its delicious properties. Scientists from the University of Toronto and the University of Rhode Island revealed that the breakfast staple could protect the brain from disease such as Alzheimer’s.

Can Urine Give Clues on Alzheimer's Diagnosis?

A breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research have improved chances for early diagnosis even before dementia sets in.

Hillary Clinton Announces Plan to Cure Alzheimer's Disease by 2025

Hillary Clinton announced on Tuesday her decade-long plans to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. She is proposing an annual $2 billion budget, almost double of the approved 2016 allocation for Alzheimer's research and support services of $886 million.

SALUD: Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Among Hispanics and Latinos

Hector M. González, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University, recently received a $5.67 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to fuel a study to find very early signs of Alzheimer's disease among middle-age and older Latinos.

Mental and Social Activity Can Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms

One of the many frustrations for both patients and their families that comes with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is the fact that there is very little that can be done to halt or treat the disease. However, a new study has found that those people who report higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lifetimes don't exhibit the lower levels of protein plaques and other signs of Alzheimer's, compared to those who don't.

Alzheimer's Disease and Its Impact on the Latino Community

Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease, which is the only top ten leading cause of death in the U.S. that presently cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. Just as unfortunate, the disease and other dementias disproportionately affect older African-Americans and Hispanics.

Former Iowa State Lawmaker Charged With Raping 78-Year-Old Wife in Nursing Home

A former Iowa state lawmaker is set to appear in court Wednesday to face charges for allegedly sexually assaulting his 78-year-old wife while she was in a nursing home.

Alzheimer's Disease Could Affect 1.3 Million Latinos by 2050

While the Latino older population is expected to triple by 2050, health experts are projecting that Latinos are disproportionately represented in the older age groups most at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Link Found Between Cold Sores and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Link found between cold sores and risk of Alzheimer's disease Researchers in Sweden have found a link between Alzheimer's disease and cold sores, which can double the risk.
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