Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, scientists from University College London suggest that men who use drugs like Viagra for erectile dysfunction might lower their chances of acquiring Alzheimer's disease. Researchers looked at over 260,000 men and found that those using these...

Researchers at University College London have found strong proof of Alzheimer's disease transmission from one person to another. In a few very rare cases, scientists showed how a treatment involving human growth hormone transferred harmful proteins to children, leading...

Research published recently suggests that Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra can decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 69 percent. The research, which was published in Nature, found that the medication has a direct effect on brain...

Researchers from the University of Verona in Italy explored the potential of compounds found in espresso, including the well-known caffeine, to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Espresso is the coffee made from ground beans brewed under pressure with hot...

A new Alzheimer's drug called Donanemab has shown promising results in slowing down the disease's progression, which is caused by a sticky substance called beta-amyloid that builds up in the brain. Donanemab works similarly to another drug called Lecanemab,...

A new study presented at Discover BMB, a conference of scientists, suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful for people with Alzheimer's disease who are experiencing vision problems. However, this study has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed...

Over 55 million people across the globe are currently living with dementia, with the majority of them residing in low- and middle-income nations. The CDC estimates that nearly 10 million new cases are reported every year. Dementia is a medical...

A Greek, born and bred in Thessaloniki, is offering the world a wonder drug. No, his name is not Albert Bourla of Pfizer. Stelios Papadopoulos of Biogen will help millions with Alzheimer's.

A recent study says that substituting olive oil for butter and other saturated fats could improve your health and extend your lifespan by years. Researchers found that people who have over half a tablespoon of olive oil a day are...

Three species of dolphins found stranded in the Scottish coastal waters were identified by researchers with brain issues related to Alzheimer's disease in humans. The dolphins were part of a pod, or group, of other twenty-two odontocetes. The brains of...