An autopsy report confirms the main cause of actor Gene Hackman's death was heart disease and notes he was in the advanced ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and is considered a progressive disease with symptoms worsening with time. It causes damage to the brain’s neurons, which can lead to decreased ...

SIRT2, an enzyme previously overlooked in astrocytic GABA production, may be crucial for distinguishing the specific effects ...

The outlook on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is brighter than ever. Backed by decades of ...

The scientist who discovered Alzheimer’s disease died in a Nazi transit camp and was almost forgotten by history.

The latest report from the nonprofit shows more than 7 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer's. There's also an ...

A new report from the Alzheimer's Association indicates people feel that the earlier they know about a diagnosis, the sooner they can seek treatment options.

A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that ...

Staci Michelle, who is the mother to a young boy, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease and now she's using ...

About three years ago, at age 46, he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Although Rios has been doing well on a new treatment he receives through a clinical trial, Ribot is ...

SEATTLE — There's new hope for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. A new medication called donanemab appears to slow memory loss, giving patients the gift of more time.