alzheimers : Science World Report

Mar 31, 2015 08:35 PM EDT

Alzheimer's In Mice Goes Away With Help Of This New Cancer Drug

New findings published in the journal Annals of Neurology have shown that the brain cells of mice with a model of Alzheimer's were given an experimental cancer drug that restored their memory.

Mar 25, 2015 02:03 PM EDT

Antioxidants Are The Key To A Healthy Chocolate: Here's Why

Could chocolate one day be healthier than the candy treat we're used to? Scientists are breaking down this sweet roasting process to see why we're losing some of the essential antioxidants along the way.

Mar 24, 2015 12:03 PM EDT

People With Alzheimer's Disease May Not Know They Have The Condition

New information released by the 2015 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report on Tuesday showed that just about 45 percent of those dealing with the degenerative brain condition are aware of the health problem.

Mar 11, 2015 05:54 PM EDT

Promising 'Natural' Alzheimer's Treatment Currently In Clinical Trials

Researchers are moving forward with a new natural treatment for Alzheimer's disease. It is current in the clinical trials, according to researchers at Michigan State University.

Mar 02, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Amyloid Clumps In Young Brains May Signal Signs Of Future Alzheimer's Disease

New findings published in the journal Brain now show that amyloids, the abnormal proteins found in accumulation in the brain that are a hallmark of the health issue, can be found in individuals as young as 20 years old.

Jul 23, 2014 11:29 AM EDT

Cancer Drug may Prove Effective in Treating Alzheimer's Disease

Though no cure exists for Alzheimer's disease--the most common form of dementia--a recent study shows that a treatment initially developed for cancer patients could hold hope for the future.

Jun 04, 2014 12:36 PM EDT

Light Treatment Helps Alleviate Symptoms in Alzheimer's Patients

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and it’s expected to affect 16 million people by 2050, up from 5.4 million today. Researchers from the Lighting Research Center believe they can help these patients.

Mar 20, 2014 01:25 PM EDT

Protective Brain Molecule Could Fight Alzheimer's Disease and Save Cognitive Function

The cause for Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, but researchers have been looking for ways to maintain a healthy brain to prevent the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. from affecting one of the body’s most vital organs.