THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with early markers of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain also have alterations in their gut bacteria, a new study finds — hinting at a potential way to identify people at risk of dementia, and possibly even treat them. Any such tests orContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family. Understanding the progression of the disease and recognizing the changes in symptoms and behavior accompanying each stage becomes crucial inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of lives worldwide, robbing patients of their memories and thinking abilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. In this article, expertsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Imagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you’ve been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect for many individuals and their families. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, gradually erodes memory,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicare will soon cover a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs if they receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with some key limits. Along with being full approved, drug makers will also have to gather and keep data in aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prediabetes often precedes type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity. A new study suggests that the timing of this transition may set the stage for dementia in later years. Prediabetes refers to blood sugar or glucose levelsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – People with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy, a new study says. And folks with a certain type of epilepsy may have higher odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Having Alzheimer’s was linked to a 5.3% increasedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion. The National Sports Brain Bank (NSBB) at the University of Pittsburgh will track the health of living participants onContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer’s, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease. Based on his family’s genetics, this unnamed patient should have started showing signs ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mother’s Day can require some creative thinking when your mom has dementia. “Mother’s Day is a time to honor the special mother figures in your life, and if your loved one lives with dementia, it can continue to be special with a fewContinue Reading