New research uncovers a link between the maternal X chromosome and accelerated brain ageing, possibly heightening the risk for Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders.

The gene mutation was isolated in a family in northern Italy where under half of the relations developed the disease. View on ...

Research based on more than 130 million people found a number of existing medications that could help in the fight against dementia.

Three common heart conditions—heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease—are closely linked to cognitive decline and a higher risk of dementia, according to a new scientific ...

Across Iowa, 11% of people, 65 or older, have Alzheimer's. That number is even higher in rural counties. Here's how you can get support, with a virtual forum.

A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.

Jessica Duncan with the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association joined The Current to discuss how common the disease is and why rural cases are so challenging.

Access to the new Alzheimer's drugs is limited by strict eligibility criteria, long wait times, and a lack of infusion centers.

Gordon is survived by his beloved family, including sister Shirley O’Connor; nephew Mark Sardzinski; nieces Aimee Cormier, Laura Dos Santos, and Sarah Willett, their families, and many friends – all ...

Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs could prevent or treat Alzheimer's Disease. Results from a big clinical trial could soon confirm that.

New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria for limbic-predominant ...

Vigil Neuroscience reported a strong safety profile and 50% sTREM2 reduction in an early-stage trial for VG-3927, potentially representing a new avenue for treating Alzheimer’s disease.