Alzheimer disease

Novel drug to fight Alzheimer's, Parkinson's developed

The drug is made up of "supercharged" vitamin A, which is found in vegetables like sprouts and carrots and miniature cabbages.

Dec 27, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

Decoded: What helps people live well with dementia

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.

Dec 24, 2018, 16:22 PM IST

This new gene offers hope for Alzheimer's disease

 A new gene has been discovered by a team of researchers that is associated with Tau accumulation, which is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease (AD).

Mar 26, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Blood test for Alzheimer's disease comes a step closer

The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggests that a routine blood test can reveal Alzheimer's risk and IQ measurements.

Feb 09, 2016, 15:15 PM IST

Vitamin D deficiency may fast-track cognitive decline

Low levels of vitamin D are linked with faster decline in cognitive functions among older adults, thereby putting them at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease, new research has found.

Sep 15, 2015, 13:06 PM IST