alzheimers

Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the disease A longtime New York City television news anchor has announced his sudden retirement from the airwaves after revealing that he has the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Bill Ritter, a veteran of ABC New York station WABC, has presented the main evening news in New York since 2001 and become…

Dementia remains stubbornly resistant to treatment and devastating for millions of people worldwide. Scientists have...

Researchers have uncovered a previously underappreciated mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s disease and developed a compound that interrupts it. For decades, Alzheimer’s research has largely focused on amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the protein abnormalities that accumulate in the brain as the disease progresses. Yet despite billions of dollars in research and numerous drug development efforts, …

New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is most commonly diagnosed in older adults, but that doesn't mean the condition...

A new study suggests that subtle changes in the brain’s immune cells could help explain why some people remain mentally sharp despite Alzheimer’s pathology. For decades, Alzheimer’s research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the two hallmark features of the disease. Yet a puzzling reality has continued to challenge scientists: [...]

An estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are now living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association's 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, and that number is projected to climb to nearly 13 million by 2050.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging health problems facing the world today. It gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Millions of people are living with the disease, and the number is expected to rise as populations age. Although scientists have learned a great deal about Alzheimer’s […] The post Can Immune System Trigger Alzhe…

Scientists have uncovered an early brain mechanism that may help explain why people carrying the APOE4 gene face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For millions of people who carry the APOE4 gene, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, changes in brain activity may start years before memory problems become noticeable. Researchers [...]

Scientists discovered how some people maintain sharp minds despite having Alzheimer's-related brain damage. A recent study identifies a specific genetic signature and introduces a mouse model that recreates this protective state to guide future treatments.

Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses

The Lancet World Report examines why regulators in the US, UK, and Europe have reached different decisions on new amyloid-targeting Alzheimer’s drugs despite evidence that they can modestly slow clinical decline. It highlights the unresolved balance among benefits, safety risks, costs, access, and the need for broader, earlier, and more patient-centered treatment strategies.

When my mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, one remark in Jilly Cooper’s romp made me realise how much my happiness is tied to her wellbeing As a longtime Jilly Cooper fan, I lapped up the TV adaptation of Rivals. There were so many fantastic moments: Maud O’Hara arriving at her own party dressed up to the nines, riding on a camel; David Tennant, as TV mogul Tony Baddingham, smashing up the Corin…

Researchers at Columbia University have uncovered new clues about the earliest molecular events that may trigger Alzheimer's disease, shedding light on how toxic tau filaments begin to form in the brain.

TOBY, Inc., a biotechnology company developing non-invasive disease detection technologies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to the TOBY Test for Alzheimer's Disease.

Scientists have identified new ways lithium chloride may interact with Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms at the cellular level. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) suggests lithium chloride may influence several cellular processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia. One of its key features is [...]

Scientists around the world have been searching for better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. Millions of families are affected by the disease, and the number of cases is expected to rise as populations continue to age. Alzheimer’s disease is often linked to abnormal protein buildup in […] The post Scientists use the brain’s own cleani…

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it hard for people to recognize loved ones or care for themselves. Scientists have spent decades searching for treatments, but progress has been slow and many experimental drugs have failed. One of […] The post Scientists find how to reverse A…

A widely available amino acid may offer a new way to target Alzheimer’s disease before major damage occurs. Scientists in Japan say a common amino acid already sold as a dietary supplement may help slow key processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published in Neurochemistry International, researchers found that arginine reduced the buildup [...]