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Alzheimer's study participant defies the odds by resisting disease

October 14, 2025

Alzheimer's study participant defies the odds by resisting disease

Doug Whitney from Seattle appeared to be destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease — but against all genetic odds, he has eluded the common dementia for decades.

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

October 7, 2025

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

September 12, 2025

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Scientists developed a non-invasive MRI technique to measure brain iron levels, which may help identify patients at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease early.

Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

September 2, 2025

Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

A new passive brainwave test records brain activity while patients view images to detect memory-related changes linked to early Alzheimer's development.

Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

September 1, 2025

Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may prevent dementia, as 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors like untreated hearing loss.

Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

August 24, 2025

Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Research reveals biological differences in lipids between sexes as two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, study suggests dietary changes.

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

August 20, 2025

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s

August 12, 2025

Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s

A 25-year Northwestern study finds that super agers maintain exceptional memory through strong social relationships and unique brain characteristics.

'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

August 11, 2025

'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

New research reveals that lithium helps protect against neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease by preventing toxic amyloid plaques from disrupting brain function.

Hits and Misses

August 9, 2025

Hits and Misses

The week’s best and worst from Jason Riley, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel