Study sheds light on the prognostic value of blood test for predicting cognitive impairment risk
A blood test for the biomarker phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) recently received federal clearance, but questions have emerged…
Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
In theory, taking an omega-3, or fish oil, supplement makes a lot of sense. Omega-3 fatty acids are…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
Low-inflammation diet can cut dementia risk by almost 30%, new study says. Here’s how
This is the 93rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
Decreasing Productivity Can Precede a Dementia Diagnosis by Years
Summary: Researchers tracked long-term socioeconomic data spanning decades. By pairing national medical registries with detailed tax records, the…
Weill Cornell Medicine receives federal grant to study new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant initially worth…
Study offers insight into how long-term inflammation may contribute to cognitive decline
The King’s College London study, published in Nature Communications, offers insight into how long-term inflammation may contribute to…
Short sleep and poor sleep quality track with Parkinson’s risk
A large Chinese cohort study suggests that sleep patterns, especially short sleep and poor sleep quality, may help…
BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
Could We Have Been Wrong About Fish Oil and Brain Health? New Study Raises Major Questions
New clinical trial results show that omega-3 supplements did not improve memory or cognitive function in older adults…
USC scientists target brain inflammation to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
An interdisciplinary team at the USC Center for Personalized Brain Health (CPBH) is targeting a family of enzymes…
Smart prodrug targets Alzheimer’s disease using hydrogen peroxide signals
A substance that worsens dementia has become a “switch” that initiates treatment. KAIST researchers have developed a new…