Boosting norepinephrine reduces neuroinflammation markers in MCI. Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration…
Chemical’s release in brain tied to processing of imagery, cells’ activation. “Look at me!” we might say while attempting to engage our children. It turns…
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins, and RNA associated with multiple…
Experimental compound, which has received orphan drug and pediatric rare disease designations from the FDA, displays effectiveness in treating symptoms of Autism and Alzheimer’s disease….
Results reported in JAMA Internal Medicine associate cataract surgery with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population. Cataracts affect most older adults at risk…
Cleveland Clinic research identifies sildenafil as candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease. Findings published in Nature Aging show 69% reduced likelihood of developing the disease. A…
The proteins that belong to the HAT family are essential for life as they transport amino acids across the cell membrane. Although the members of…
Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of…
Reversal of the biological hallmarks responsible for development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia using unique hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol. A team of investigators from Tel…
Physical activity has greatest benefits for people with worse disease pathology. No one will disagree that an active lifestyle is good for you, but it…
NIH research highlights importance of data-driven approach to identify novel drug targets. Existing and emerging cancer drugs could be repurposed as therapies to be tested…
A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a team of UK and…
The findings may help explain why some people who lead enriching lives are less prone to Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia. Many people develop Alzheimer’s or…
Alzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed an approach to estimating when…
Healthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores relating to reasoning and…
33 metabolic compounds linked to dementia could be key to new methods of diagnosis and treatment. Researchers have identified 33 metabolic compounds that are linked…
For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease and found that it…
An international team of researchers have identified a new method for clearing senescent cells, which could transform treatments for aging and related conditions. Health scientists…
