The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

Inhaled menthol could be an unexpected treatment for Alzheimer's Disease if preliminary research pans out.

Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists are very interested in studying this special group of people.

Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

Scientists found signs of altered gene activity in brains of resilient members

Study suggests almost everyone with two copies of genetic variant ApoE4 goes on to develop disease

South L.A. churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.

Life events such as unemployment or death of loved one linked to neurodegenerative disease

The Alzheimer's treatment space is heating up — and could soon leave Eli Lilly's embattled drug, donanemab, in the dust, experts say.

Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.