Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers studying headband device for Alzheimer’s disease … Some older brains have changes in oxygen levels, neural activity … More than 2M people have inflammatory bowel disease … Feds release...

People can buy a blood test to check their levels of beta amyloid — a protein that’s known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. They can go directly to a Quest lab for bloodwork; the company’s...

Vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease gets its start … Free online Parkinson’s course offers information for paid caregivers … Neurologists share tips for Alzheimer’s drugs … Eye experts offer safety...

Light therapy may be the answer for Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning’ … These exercises can lower blood pressure … Gut health linked to inflammatory arthritis … The factors at play in emergency...

Each year, there are almost 1.4 million emergency room (ER) visits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs), a new study found. Accidents and behavioral issues are the most common,...

Sense of smell may be the first to go in people who carry a gene variant that’s linked to the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

A massive new study gives specifics into the lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease research.

Researchers say they’re one step closer to being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a finger prick blood test. The test has the potential to be used at home and reach more people, they...

For the first time, the FDA has approved a drug to treat agitation related to Alzheimer’s disease dementia. Patient advocates are hailing the news, but prescribing the drug, an antipsychotic, may put...

Medicare costs could rise by $2 to $5 billion a year if CMS expands its coverage for newly approved Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi (lecanemab), investigators say.