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Five New Alzheimer’s Genes Double Total as Doctors Unravel Disease Cause
Five new genes have been definitively linked to Alzheimer’s disease, doubling the total confirmed by scientists and opening new areas for research into an...
Scientists Unravel Secret Behind 130 Brain Diseases Like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Autism
Scientists have isolated a set of proteins that accounts for over 130 brain diseases, including diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsies and...
Alzheimer Symptoms Reversed With Stem Cells
A new stem cell treatment reverses Alzheimer-like memory impairment in mice, according to researchers at the University of South Florida and James A. Haley...
Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease
An analysis of "real-world" clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental...
Rain Forest Botanical Possible ‘Miracle’ for Alzheimer’s Disease
A biotech firm in Washington recently announced an overwhelmingly positive response to compounds from a rain forest botanical for treating Alzheimer's Disease, along with...
More Experimental Alzheimer’s Drugs Show Early Promise
"For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of Alzheimer's disease by taking a new approach: breaking up the...
Alzheimer’s Drug Reverses Cognitive Decline Over 12 Month Period In Early Human Testing
"A drug once approved as an antihistamine in Russia improved thinking processes and ability to function in patients with Alzheimer's disease in a study...
Scientists see Alzheimer Efforts as ‘Extremely’ Encouraging
"Scientists are making strides in the fight against Alzheimer's, improving their understanding of the devastating brain disease and searching for new drug treatments, including...
Alzheimer’s Treatment Offers Return to Normalcy
According to medical benchmarks, the 76-year-old who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's would no longer be able to dress himself or use the public restroom...
Marijuana May Help Stave off Alzheimer’s
New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that...
Alzheimer Vaccine Tests Reverse Memory Loss in Mice
Researchers report that tests of a new vaccine on mice shows promise of reversing memory loss and seriously slowing the effects of Alzheimer's on...
Caterpillar Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Slows the Growth of Cancer Cells, Shows New Study
British researchers have discovered one of the secrets behind a traditional Chinese medicine made from an orange caterpillar fungus, and are touting its potential...
A Positive Outlook on Aging is Linked to Feeling Sharper Mentally, Says New Study
Your attitudes about aging, whether positive or negative, can lead to a better—or worse—cognitive experience in your senior years, suggests a new study from...
New Study of 10,000+ People Revealed Regular Physical Activity Is Linked to Larger Healthier Brains
In a new study, scientists seeking to better understand how physical activity protects against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's found it's because exercise makes the...
Type 2 Diabetes Patients Who Stick to Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Stop Taking Medication: Study
People with type 2 diabetes who stick to a low-carb diet may be able to stop taking medication, suggests a new study.
American researchers found...
14-Year-old Wins ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for Inventing Pesticide Detector For Fruits and Vegetables
A 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, after inventing a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on...
Good News in History, October 21
41 years ago today, the meter was standardized to its current form, providing grounds for all the subsequent increments such as millimeters, centimeters, and...
Halloween Ideas From Father-Daughter Duo Who Dress Up Like Famous Disney Characters (LOOK)
Just in time for Halloween, meet the dad and daughter who like to dress up together as famous Disney duos on frequent visits to...
Switching Off Inflammatory Protein Leads to Longer Life (by 25%) and Youthful Appearance in Mice
Scientists have discovered that ‘switching off’ a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%.
The UK researchers at...
Honey Added to Yogurt Bolsters its Bacterial Benefits–a Classic Greek Dessert Turned Medicine
A new study found that adding honey to yogurt helps the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt survive longer in the hostile environment of the...