Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Disease Deaths Spike 55 Percent in 15 Years
CDC study also shows that more patients suffering from this type of dementia are dying at home rather than in a care facility.
The New Offensive on Alzheimer's Disease
No medicine has been able to slow the progression of the disease, so researchers are taking an aggressive new approach.
Alzheimer's Drug Shows 'Tantalizing Promise'
Treatment appeared to reduce build of proteins in the brain that may be a cause of the disease.
Brain Scans Further Link Alzheimer's to Tau Proteins
Most research on the neurodegenerative disease has focused on amyloid plaques, but a new study may change this.
How Ronald Reagan Dealt With his Alzheimer's Diagnosis
When Reagan was faced with a harsh fate, Newsweek reported on how he handled himself with trademark charm and levity.
Nancy Reagan's Story: Coping With Ronald's Alzheimer's
In a 2004 feature story for Newsweek, Nancy Reagan showed us how to mourn with dignity and grace.
Sedentary Behavior May Shrink the Brain
A new study suggests exercise is critical to slowing age-related cognitive decline.
Building a Better Brain
The quest for effective ways to boost cognitive capacity is not hopeless.
Softening the Blow of Bad Memories
Retraining, not deleting, negative recollections can make for a happier you.
Clinton Announces Plan to Battle Alzheimer's
Clinton called for a decade-long investment of $2 billion per year for research.
Forward Thinking: 2015's Most Groundbreaking Innovations
Groundbreaking innovations from the last year that will change our world—and hopefully save it.
Moderate Alcohol Benefits Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Modest amounts of drink each day—such as a generous glass of wine or a pint of beer—may stave off death in early-stages of dementia.
Study: The Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve a More Youthful Brain
Previous research has connected a Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists Create 'Old' Brain Cells From Patients' Skin
Brain cells with an age signature could help doctors understand Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Could Alzheimer's Disease Be Transmissible?
A new study suggests that the "seeds" of Alzheimer's disease could be spread from person to person.
Omega-3 Supplements Don't Work
Research from the NIH suggests nutritional supplements marketed for the prevention of cognitive decline are a waste of money.
Embraced by the Dark Fog of Dementia
By 2040, 9.1 million Americans will be suffering from dementia.
New Drug Shows Promise for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Solanezumab is the first drug identified for slowing the progression rather than merely treating symptoms of the disease.
Saliva Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease
A researcher has developed a potentially effective way to diagnose a patient that could be less costly and invasive than current screening methods.
Terry Pratchett, Author and Creator of Fantastical Worlds, Dies at 66
The celebrated British author passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, his publisher confirms.
Alzheimer's in a Petri Dish Could Revolutionize Research
Lab-grown Alzheimer's neurons prove a decades-old theory and make testing drugs faster and cheaper
Nobel Prize Awarded For Discovery of Brain's 'Inner GPS'
Research on the brain's "positioning system" may have implications for memory, thinking, planning and spatial memory loss
Young Blood Could Help Treat Alzheimer's Patients
Studies on mice show that transfusion of youthful blood can improve brain function and speed healing in the old
The Alzheimer's Cure That Worked on Mice
Bringing us closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer's, researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered a drug compound that reverses the effects of the disease in mice
It Can Kill You: The Scary Facts People Don't Know About Alzheimer's Disease
135.5 million could have Alzheimer's disease by the year 2050
Alzheimer's One of Nation's 3 Top Killers, Study Says
A new tally of deaths from the degenerative disease would put it just under cancer and heart disease