Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

It's been recognized for some time that Alzheimer's disease affects brain regions differently and that tau—a protein known to ...

Remarkable new findings about the sugar stores in neurons have unlocked an entire new method of treating Alzheimer's disease ...

For decades, the story of Alzheimer's research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of which ...

Mayo Clinic researchers in Minnesota have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify ...

As new treatments emerge, timely diagnosis helps match patients with the most appropriate care when it can have the greatest ...

Early Dementia Many older people fear that they have Alzheimer's disease because they can't find their eyeglasses or remember someone's name.

Tulane University researchers created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by ...

Loneliness was associated with a 31% higher risk of overall dementia. Links were seen with Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairment. Relationships persisted after ...

AI tool identifies nine dementia types from a single scan with 88% accuracy   Mayo Clinic’s StateViewer doubles diagnostic ...

Cataract surgery may reduce the risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, but not in patients with anxiety or depression, according to data published in British Journal ...

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are medical conditions that target areas of the brain that control memory and behavior. While no singular cure has been established, therapeutic ...