Alzheimer's Research
September, 13 2011 Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
Better recall, preserved functioning seen after four months' treatment, preliminary study finds.More in Alzheimer's Research
July, 20 2011 Experimental Drug Might Help Fight Alzheimer's After All
Two studies offering encouraging reports on drug for mild to moderate symptons are presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Paris.
July, 19 2011 More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp
Even if you start late in life, physical activity can help preserve mental ability, study finds.
July, 19 2011 Lifestyle Changes Might Prevent Many Alzheimer's Cases
Study says that even a 25 percent drop in factors such as obesity and smoking could cut 500,000 U.S. cases.
July, 18 2011 Women Bear Greatest Burden of Alzheimer's
Survey finds they're more likely than men to have Alzheimer's or take care of someone with the disease
June, 8 2011 Alzheimer's Brain Scans May Be Available This Year
But detection remains questionable, expert says, while treatment is still elusive.
April, 19 2011 Alzheimer's Cases Could Double With New Guidelines
Although progression to dementia isn't inevitable, mild cognitive impairment now classified as Alzheimer's.
February, 28 2011 Seeking Alzheimer's Answers Among Fruit Flies
Research on insects is providing clues to genetic aspects of the disease.
February, 23 2011 Autopsies Reveal Alzheimer's Often Misdiagnosed
About half do not have sufficient numbers of brain lesions to confirm the disease, study finds.
January, 21 2011 Alzheimer's Scan Might Help Spot Disease
FDA panel's backing could pave way for major advance in the field, experts say.
January, 4 2011 Tooth Loss May Be Linked to Memory Loss
Gum infection may cause inflammation that affects the brain, researcher suggests.
September, 21 2010 Worldwide Dementia Price Tag $604 Billion
U.S. government urged to make Alzheimer's a priority.September, 1 2010
Stem Cell Ruling Will Slow Research--But Not Stop It
August, 9 2010 "Biomarkers" Could Spot Alzheimer's Early
Levels of 3 proteins might point to impending trouble and help with diagnosis, treatment, studies suggest.
August, 9 2010