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Early Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed through eye exams, new study suggests

March 24, 2023

Early Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed through eye exams, new study suggests

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have found the human eye can show early signals of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms of dementia become apparent, according to a study.

Costs, shortage of health care workers raise issues for Alzheimer's treatment

March 17, 2023

Costs, shortage of health care workers raise issues for Alzheimer's treatment

Fox News' Madeleine Rivera provides details as more than 6 million Americans battle Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050, says new report

March 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050, says new report

A new report published by the Alzheimer’s Association highlights the growing rate of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses, along with the health care shortage and rising costs.

Mediterranean, MIND diets shown to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain, study finds

March 13, 2023

Mediterranean, MIND diets shown to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain, study finds

People who follow the Mediterranean and MIND diets may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in the journal Neurology found.

What is frontotemporal dementia, the diagnosis Bruce Willis has received?

February 17, 2023

What is frontotemporal dementia, the diagnosis Bruce Willis has received?

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, his family announced. Here's what to know about this type of dementia, according to medical experts.

First drug proven to slow Alzheimer's won't be available to most patients for several months

February 6, 2023

First drug proven to slow Alzheimer's won't be available to most patients for several months

Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s, has been approved by the FDA, but most U.S. patients will not be able to receive treatment for months.

Betty Sturm, ‘The World’s Greatest Sinner’ actress, dead at 89

January 23, 2023

Betty Sturm, ‘The World’s Greatest Sinner’ actress, dead at 89

Actress Betty Sturm played a lover/follower of Clarence Hilliard (Timothy Carey), an insurance salesman who transforms himself into dictatorial God Hilliard.

If you retire early, you could be harming your health: new study

January 18, 2023

If you retire early, you could be harming your health: new study

A new study done by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that early retirement may accelerate cognitive decline in late adulthood. Here are the details.

Dorothy Tristan, ‘Klute’ and ‘Scarecrow’ actress, dead at 88: ‘A gentle soul’

January 12, 2023

Dorothy Tristan, ‘Klute’ and ‘Scarecrow’ actress, dead at 88: ‘A gentle soul’

Dorothy Tristan, an actress who made her mark in the '70s, died at her home near La Porte, Indiana, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA accelerates approval for Alzheimer’s drug

January 6, 2023

FDA accelerates approval for Alzheimer’s drug

U.S. health officials approved an Alzheimer's drug that could slow cognitive decline in some cases but comes with risks.