A new study has found car exhaust particles are linked to a degenerative brain disorder in humans.

People who eventually develop Alzheimer's disease have higher levels of certain immune system proteins in their blood, researchers find, indicating that a simple blood test could someday help predict our future risk.

Gene Wilder's death from Alzheimer's disease complications have opened up discussion on the condition's late stages.

Crucial Alzheimer's risk factors are linked to consuming a certain diet high in meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products

Alzheimer's disease is a complicated and debilitating brain disorder, but in 2016 scientists made some breakthroughs.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified a specific signature of genes in healthy brains that can help trace the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

A new study finds elderly people who eat plenty of fish, lean meat, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats may benefit from better brain health.

Researchers developed a new checklist that measures changes in mood, motivation, and social appropriateness as a way to determine cognitive decline.

A smell test might be able to determine if a person has Alzheimer's.

Researchers in Australia are developing a vaccine that may be able to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

University of Minnesota researchers are eager to start the first human trials of an experimental technology that may be able to detect early cases of Alzheimer's disease simply by looking at the retina.

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of people 60 and up. A rare type of Alzheimer's, called early-onset, can occur in people even younger. How can you tell if you are at risk?