Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.
By Amber Moore | Oct 12, 2012 10:40 AM EDT
Three drugs for Alzheimer's disease have been picked for three large scale international studies, media reports say.
By Nikki Tucker | Oct 10, 2012 06:11 PM EDT
In an earlier study researchers discovered a cup of coffee not only provides a boost of caffeine energy, but also it was observed it may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Now they have finally understood why.
By Amber Moore | Oct 09, 2012 10:11 AM EDT
Eli Lilly announced Monday that its experimental drug is effective in slowing down memory loss in Alzheimer's disease by 34 percent.
By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2012 04:50 PM EDT
The endless meowing and stumble of an old, grumpy cat may indicate significantly more than feline aging: Japanese scientists have discovered protein deposits found in human Alzheimer's patients in the brains of wild cats.
By Nikki Tucker | Oct 03, 2012 01:13 PM EDT
Growing evidence suggests Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic disease and more experts and researchers are beginning to look at Alzheimer's as type 3 diabetes.
By Amber Moore | Oct 02, 2012 03:34 PM EDT
Insulin-like growth factor is associated with Alzheimer's disease in men, but not in women, says a new study.
By Makini Brice | Sep 20, 2012 11:11 AM EDT
Wayne Watson says that his lung capacity, on a good day, is at 53 percent.
By Charles Poladian | Sep 20, 2012 10:09 AM EDT
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating condition that unfortunately has no cure. Unfortunately, while new treatments are needed, the funding for research may not be there warns experts.
By Nikki Tucker | Sep 18, 2012 04:52 PM EDT
New research suggests living in the suburbs may double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
By Amber Moore | Sep 17, 2012 03:48 PM EDT
An experimental drug designed to treat diabetes has a potential to fight Alzheimer’s Disease as well, a new study says.
By Nikki Tucker | Sep 12, 2012 11:21 AM EDT
New research suggests an eye test may be able to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease.
By Kate Kelland | Sep 06, 2012 09:35 AM EDT
A Chinese herb called Ginkgo biloba billed by some as a potential over-the-counter wonder drug that boosts mental dexterity and sharpens the memory has been found to do nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
By Christine Hsu | Sep 05, 2012 06:36 PM EDT
Government health officials released a new study revealing that NFL players are three times more likely to die of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and four times more likely to die of Alzheimer's disease compared to the general population.
By Nikki Tucker | Aug 30, 2012 11:20 AM EDT
New research now suggests junk food can negatively affect your memory.
By Nikki Tucker | Aug 28, 2012 02:53 PM EDT
Researchers found a variety of strides can indicated anything from weak muscles to Alzheimer's disease.
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