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March 3

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

February 26

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

February 23

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels for early intervention strategies.

February 21

Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say

Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, and researchers presented evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease.

February 20

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

February 18

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

February 13

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

February 12

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

February 10

Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds

New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.

February 5

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.