Blood Tests May Soon Predict Alzheimer’s disease

Blood Tests May Soon Predict Alzheimer’s disease

By Anthony Rivas | May 01, 2013 06:46 PM EDT

Australian Scientists have found biological markers linked to the toxic protein responsible for Alzheimer's in blood.

Taro Aso

Japanese Finance Minister Urges Elderly to ‘Hurry Up and Die’

By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 02:07 PM EST

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso has a history of gaffes that would make United States Vice President Joe Biden blush.

Researchers Identified Potential Alzheimer's Disease Vaccine

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jan 16, 2013 10:57 AM EST

Researchers have found a molecule that can help develop vaccine for Alzheimer' disease.

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Online Test May Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

By Makini Brice | Jan 08, 2013 03:48 PM EST

A study found that online questionnaires could be used for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages.

Alzheimer's disease patient sits in an armchair in her house.

Miracle Molecule Reverses Alzheimer's and Restores Memory in Mice

By Makini Brice | Jan 03, 2013 04:01 PM EST

Molecule TFP5 reversed symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and restored memory loss in a new study.

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Poor Semantic Processing Ability Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease

By Amber Moore | Jan 02, 2013 03:05 PM EST

People who go on to develop Alzheimer's disease start from losing the ability to process semantic or knowledge-based information.

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Space Travel May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease

By Makini Brice | Dec 28, 2012 01:55 PM EST

Researchers have found that space travel may speed up the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

90-Year-Old Alzheimer's Patient Had Maggot Infestation in Her Ear, MRSA: Lawsuit

By Makini Brice | Dec 13, 2012 07:01 PM EST

After doctors discovered 57 maggots in her ear, Catherine McCann’s family’s attorney says that she is battling a serious infection.

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Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Shows Promise in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

By Makini Brice | Dec 10, 2012 11:58 AM EST

Researchers conducted "deep-brain stimulation" in an effort to help fight the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Merck Races Ahead in Alzheimer's Drug Trial

By Amber Moore | Dec 04, 2012 03:30 PM EST

Merck and Co announced that it has started the mid-phase of testing its drug against Alzheimer's disease, a move that places the drug-maker ahead in the race for finding a treatment for the disease.

Alzheimer's disease patient sits in an armchair in her house.

Diabetes Drug May Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Patients

By Makini Brice | Nov 22, 2012 10:06 AM EST

Researchers found that drug rosiglitazone, commonly used to fight diabetes, has helped to improve memory.

Alzheimer's disease patient sits in an armchair in her house.

Genetic Mutation Triples Alzheimer's Disease Risk

By Amber Moore | Nov 15, 2012 10:51 AM EST

Researchers have discovered a new genetic mutation that triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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Could Birth Control Pills Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

By Makini Brice | Nov 08, 2012 03:52 PM EST

Researchers found that women who had taken birth control scored higher on cognitive tests than women who had never taken birth control.

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Study Finds Signs of Alzheimer’s in Teenagers 20 Years Before Symptoms

By Makini Brice | Nov 06, 2012 11:16 AM EST

Scientists have revealed that they may be able to diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease as early as 20 years before sufferers begin exhibiting symptoms.

Alzheimer's disease patient sits in an armchair in her house.

Magnetic Coils May Reverse Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

By Makini Brice | Oct 29, 2012 02:05 PM EDT

Researchers believe that magnets could be used to boost the brain and ward off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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