Science & Medicine
New research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease offers fresh evidence that the devastating brain disorder may gain a foothold years before dementia sets in, and takes a key step toward earlier detection of the disease.
July 6, 2016
Researchers may have found a tiny culprit — human herpes virus -- in the progressive loss of memory, thinking ability and identity that comes with Alzheimer’s disease.
June 21, 2018
For the intellectually active, Alzheimer’s diagnosis begins a steep slide
Sept. 1, 2010
Booster Shots
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Nov. 3, 2009
California
The report is thought to be the first that estimates Alzheimer’s prevalence in the U.S. at the county level. Researchers reviewed 3,142 counties across the country.
July 26, 2023
A virus may cause at least some cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a mental disorder that affects about 2.5 million Americans, according to researchers at Yale University.
July 22, 1988
New research shows another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months — but comes with safety risks.
July 19, 2023
May 19, 2010
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, more -- due to infectious proteins?
June 29, 2012
World & Nation
U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease
Jan. 6, 2023