Alzheimer's, Dementia Care to Cost U.S. $200 Billion This Year
2012-03-08
Alzheimer’s Association projects continued increases in payments as baby boomers ageContinue Reading
Study Produces Mixed Results on Alzheimer's Drugs
2012-03-07
Aricept, Namenda combo may not boost benefits, but staying on Aricept worthwhile, findings showContinue Reading
Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
2012-03-05
Long-term monitoring of depressive symptoms is needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup?
2012-03-01
Neurotoxins linked to brain diseases identified in fin samples, study saysContinue Reading
Alzheimer's-Like Memory Loss Reversed in Mice
2012-02-29
But any application for humans remains years away, researchers stressContinue Reading
Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients With Dementia: Study
2012-02-24
While the drugs are often necessary, new comparison should help doctors balance risks, benefitsContinue Reading
Can Walking Speed, Hand Grip in Middle Age Predict Dementia Risk?
2012-02-15
Each could be marker for general frailty, which has been linked to brain decline, researchers sayContinue Reading
Brain Scans May One Day Be Used to Predict Dementia
2012-02-14
Scientists also might be able to test effectiveness of Alzheimer’s meds by tracking brain changesContinue Reading
Sleeplessness Tied to Early Alzheimer's, Study Says
2012-02-14
But it’s too soon to say one leads to the otherContinue Reading
Smog May Harm Women's Brains: Study
2012-02-13
The more air pollution they were exposed to, the greater their mental declineContinue Reading
Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study
2012-02-13
Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individualsContinue Reading
Screening by Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia
2012-02-13
Findings run counter to current recommendations, which advise against routine mental checksContinue Reading
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
2012-02-13
Too many calories could lead to early signs of Alzheimer’s, preliminary research suggestsContinue Reading
In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
2012-02-09
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaqueContinue Reading