A large-scale study of 27.8 million US Medicare beneficiaries has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) directly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The ...

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce the establishment of the Sally Einstein Brain Research Program, made possible by a ₪1,000,000 (USD $300,930) grant from the Sim Einstein ...

A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a ...

Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.

Scientists showed in a new study published Thursday that they could use blood draws to build a "clock" for Alzheimer's ...

Scientists have developed a model using a blood test to forecast when a person is likely to start having symptoms of ...

Scientists reveal how sleep protects brain cells, manages metabolic damage, and may help explain links to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Researchers have identified a specific liver protein produced during exercise that strengthens the brain’s protective barrier and improves memory in aging mice. This finding suggests a potential ...

A national study found long-term exposure to fine particle pollution is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.

Scientists have identified nanoscale lymphatic-like vessels - a network that may help explain how fluids and waste move through brain tissue.

The eyes—specifically, the outer area of the retina—may provide a window into early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) ...