Alzheimer

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%
The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Study found: The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s

 Microglia and neurons.

Israeli-led study finds green and Mediterranean diets slow brain aging

Actor Chris Hemsworth promotes the upcoming movie "Crime 101" during an Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 2, 2025.

Chris Hemsworth announces new life changes after learning he's at risk of Alzheimer's disease


Israeli scientists find groundbreaking approach for treating Alzheimer’s - study

An Alzheimer's treatment proposed by Israeli scientists targets mitochondrial gatekeeper, controlling deterioration of cells.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Seven tips that reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's has become one of the leading causes of death and it will only increase. Is it possible to stop this development and if so, how?

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Taking sleeping pills could have disastrous cognitive side effects

Scientists have recently discovered that common sleeping pills can significantly increase the risk of dementia.

 Sleeping woman (illustrative).

Can a simple blood test help detect Alzheimer's up to three years before diagnosis?

Scientists have discovered a new, non-invasive test to detect Alzehimer's disease years before diagnosis.

From the 1543 book in the collection in National Institute of Medicine. Andreas Vesalius' Fabrica, showing the Base Of The Brain, including the cerebellum, olfactory bulbs, optic nerve

New research uncovers method to prevent DNA breakdown, aging - study

The research focuses on a protein called SIRT6, which seems to have remarkable properties.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?

FDA broke own rules in approving Biogen Alzheimer's drug - congress

The FDA's interactions with Biogen were "atypical" and did not follow the agency's documentation protocol, according to a staff report

 One hemisphere of a healthy brain (L) is pictured next to one hemisphere of a brain of a person suffering from Alzheimer disease, at the Morphological unit of psychopathology in the Neuropsychiatry division of the Belle Idee University Hospital in Chene-Bourg near Geneva March 14, 2011.

Can ChatGPT AI chatbot spot early stages of Alzheimer's? - study

The ChatGPT AI chatbot has been praised for its detailed, articulate and humanlike responses to prompts and queries. Could it be used to notice early signs of Alzheimer's?

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Stranded dolphins found to show signs of Alzheimer's - study

The brain changes could explain why some dolphins become stranded, as a group leader with these changes may become confused or lost.

 A pair of dolphins leap in the wake of Royal Caribbean cruise line ship 'Grandeur of the Seas' July 18, 2013 in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda and the United States main land.

Chris Hemsworth takes time off after Alzheimer's predisposition news

Chris Hemsworth, 39, found out he is carrying two copies of the gene APOE4, which gives him an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Elon Musk says expects Neuralink to begin human trials in six months

The company is developing brain chip interfaces that it says could enable disabled patients to move and communicate again.

Elon Musk discussing the Neuralink