A woman with advanced dementia appeared to regain speech and independence after psilocybin. The findings are intriguing, but far from proof.
- PhD Candidate, Neuroscience, University of Sheffield
Frontotemporal dementia accounts for around one in 20 dementia cases.
Two major trials show the weight-loss drug offers no cognitive benefit to people with early Alzheimer’s, dashing hopes it might protect the brain.
The technique represents a new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s treatment.
A new study has found lithium acts as a natural defender against the harmful proteins that are linked with cognitive decline.
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
Around 5-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases are in people under the age of 65.
The researchers theorise the protective effects of these drugs could be because they reduce inflammation, control infections and improve overall brain health.
Tau behaves abnormally in the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease. This latest study points to a reason why.
Donanemab will only be available via private healthcare.
Light pollution was more strongly correlated with Alzheimer’s disease than some other well-known risk factors.
Há muito tempo a proteína tau é associada ao Alzheimer, mas é difícil se livrar dela, pois ela reside dentro das células cerebrais.
Tau protein has long been associated with Alzheimer’s, but it’s hard to get rid of as it resides inside brain cells.
This study confirms what many smaller studies have previously shown about the role genetics plays when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease.
A CNN documentary follows two people with Alzheimer’s who took part in a study to determine if lifestyle changes can reverse symptoms.
Artificial intelligence helped identify the blood proteins that are the best predictors of dementia.
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