Seniors and Aging
Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows early promise (AP)
AP - For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of Alzheimer's disease by taking a new approach: breaking up the protein tangles that clog victims' brains. More »
Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- The gene most often associated with Alzheimer's disease doesn't provide a complete picture of overall risk, according to researchers who analyzed family histories of the disease. More »
Tau drug shows early promise in Alzheimer's (Reuters)
Reuters - An Alzheimer's drug that attacks abnormal tangles in the brain appeared to slow progression of the disease, British researchers said on Tuesday, but doctors cautioned that the results are early. More »
'Biomarkers' May Help Spot, Track Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists may be succeeding in the hunt for biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. More »
'De-Tangling' Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- A drug that aims to reduce the clogging "tangles" in the brain cells of people with Alzheimer's disease appears promising in early trials, researchers report. More »
Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows early promise (AP)
AP - For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of Alzheimer's disease by taking a very new approach: breaking up the protein tangles that clog victims' brains. More »
Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- High or low levels of the hormone thyrotropin may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women. Thyrotropin affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels. More »
Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Physical fitness can help the mind, body and quality of life of people with early Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to new research. More »
MRI Captures Alzheimer's Lesions (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists are reporting that they have captured images of brain lesions in rabbits similar to those found in people with Alzheimer's disease using conventional MRIs. More »
Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- The use of blood pressure drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with lower incidence and slower progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine report. More »