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A new review examines the past, present, and future of stem cell therapy for replacing damaged brain cells in Parkinson's disease.

Although scientists have linked Alzheimer's and diabetes, the exact connection has been difficult to unpick. A recent study now gives further insight.

Researchers have developed novel compounds that may be able to reverse memory loss that relates to depression and other mental health conditions.

A new animal study has identified the cellular mechanism that leads to reduced blood flow to the brain, which, in turn, impacts cognitive function.

A new animal study has identified the cellular mechanism that leads to reduced blood flow to the brain, which, in turn, impacts cognitive function.

Understanding the risk factors of cognitive decline are now more important than ever. A recent study examined the potential role of inflammation.

Understanding the risk factors of cognitive decline are now more important than ever. A recent study examined the potential role of inflammation.

Researchers use a mathematical model and lab experiments to unravel the process through which tangles of the protein tau grow in length.

Title: What Makes Seniors Feel in Control?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/11/2019 12:00:00 AM

Though experts typically name beta-amyloid plaques as the main culprits in Alzheimer's disease, new research finds another factor: a leaked blood protein.

Though experts typically name beta-amyloid plaques as the main culprits in Alzheimer's disease, new research finds another factor: a leaked blood protein.

Does the length of time an individual spends in education reduce the risk of developing dementia? A new, large-scale study investigates.

Does the length of time an individual spends in education reduce the risk of developing dementia? A new, large-scale study investigates.

Title: Medicare/Medicaid Drug Rebates Would be Banned Under Trump Administration Proposal
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2019 12:00:00 AM

A new study links changes in gut bacteria to dementia. The researchers hope that their findings might, one day, help develop more effective treatment.

In a recent article, a team of neurologists attacks an ongoing increase in pseudomedicine that claims to protect brain health and treat dementia.

Data from an 8-year study of 10,000 men aged 62 or older reveals a link between hearing loss and a markedly greater risk of subjective cognitive decline.

Data from an 8-year study of 10,000 men aged 62 or older reveals a link between hearing loss and a markedly greater risk of subjective cognitive decline.

In showing how an enzyme halts cell division by producing reactive oxygen species, scientists shed new light on the biology of aging and related diseases.

Title: What Illness Lands the Most Seniors in the ER?
Category: Health News
Created: 1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2019 12:00:00 AM

Controlling systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg significantly lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

Controlling systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg significantly lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

Researchers find that an oral bacterium usually linked to gum disease also plays a role in Alzheimer's. This finding has led to a new therapeutic approach.

According to a recent study, older adults who move around more are likely to have significantly better memory and thinking skills.

According to a recent study, older adults who move around more are likely to have significantly better memory and thinking skills.

New study identifies gene expression changes behind memory loss and shows how targeting them reverses the loss temporarily in a mouse model of Alzheimer's.

Testing blood levels of a protein that brain cells leak when faulty or dying detected people with Alzheimer's disease years before their symptoms emerged.

New research suggests that fecal transplants from 'super donors' could cure a host of conditions, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to Alzheimer's.

Title: A Prescription for Feeling Young Forever
Category: Health News
Created: 1/21/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM

The toxic beta-amyloid protein inactivates a protein that is key to the functioning of the parts of brain cells that receive signals from other cells.