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Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

February 18, 2026

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.

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

February 13, 2026

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.

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

February 12, 2026

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.

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

February 10, 2026

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.

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

February 5, 2026

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.

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

February 4, 2026

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.

Does cancer reduce Alzheimer's risk? New study explores the connection

February 3, 2026

Does cancer reduce Alzheimer's risk? New study explores the connection

New research reveals why cancer patients may have lower Alzheimer's risk. Scientists discover that cancer releases a protective protein that clears brain plaques.

Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals

February 3, 2026

Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals

New study reveals grandparents who care for grandchildren show improved memory and verbal fluency, potentially slowing mental decline in older adults.

Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests

February 3, 2026

Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests

Nearly one in four adults over age 50 may have a hidden brain condition tied to sharply higher dementia risk, even without a history of stroke, researchers warn.

Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds

January 29, 2026

Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds

Genetic study reveals that people who have elevated blood glucose two hours after eating face significantly higher Alzheimer's disease risk. University of Liverpool researchers analyzed data.