Hypertension drug may slow down Alzheimer's in patients
For the study, researchers sought to discover whether nilvadipine could help treat Alzheimer's disease by comparing the use of nilvadipine and a placebo among people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 19, 2019, 12:00 PM IST
Virtual Reality can better detect early Alzheimer's: Study
Researchers developed and tried a VR navigation test in which patients wear a VR headset and undertake a test of navigation while walking within a simulated environment.
May 24, 2019, 14:25 PM IST
Here’s how exercise may protect against Alzheimer
An earlier study a few years back discovered a hormone called irisin that is released into the circulation during physical activity.
Feb 09, 2019, 15:33 PM IST
HIV drug could treat Alzheimer's finds new study
The team tested six different HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors to see if they could block L1 activity and the interferon response.
Feb 07, 2019, 13:58 PM IST
Breaking News: Former defence minister George Fernandes dies at 88
Former defence minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday morning at the age of 88. The veteran leader breathed his last in Delhi. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 29, 2019, 10:54 AM IST
Poor sleep may up Alzheimer's in elderly
The study indicated that lack of sleep alone helps drive the disease.
Jan 28, 2019, 14:17 PM IST
Gum infection may be linked to Alzheimer's disease: Study
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, characterised by memory loss that increases over time.
Jan 25, 2019, 15:45 PM IST
Restoring memory function in Alzheimer's disease may now be possible
Understanding that process has revealed potential drug targets since repressive histone modification is controlled or catalysed by enzymes.
Jan 23, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
Study finds stroke drug could prevent Alzheimer's disease
3K3A-APC has beneficial effects in various mouse models of disease, including traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis.
Jan 16, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
Exercise hormone can delay Alzheimer: Study
The findings indicate the hormone can be a novel agent capable of opposing synapse failure and memory impairment.
Jan 09, 2019, 12:34 PM IST
AI can detect Alzheimer's six years before diagnosis
The AI was able to correctly identify 92 per cent of patients who developed Alzheimer`s in the first test set.
Jan 04, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's patients
The findings also showed that the risk was highest in the first two months of opioid use and attenuated after that.
Nov 28, 2018, 17:12 PM IST
Sleep problems may indicate multiple sclerosis risk
For the study, team examined health records of 14,000 people with multiple sclerosis and compared them to the health records of 67,000 people without the disease.
Jul 18, 2018, 17:50 PM IST
Smoking, diabetes linked to dementia risk
A study suggests that smoking and diabetes can increase the risk of calcium deposits in a part of brain ultimately increasing the risk of memory loss.
Jun 13, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
Country pop star Glen Campbell dies at 81
US country and pop singer Glen Campbell has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's, his family said on the musician's official Facebook account. He was 81. A string of celebrities have paid tribute to him on social media.
Aug 09, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Breakthrough using atomic science can treat Alzheimer's
British researchers have succeeded in revealing the atomic structure of one of the abnormal filaments that lead to Alzheimer's disease, a study has said.
Jul 06, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
African plant extract could help treat Alzheimer's disease: Study
The new study has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea could help to protect chemical messengers in the brain which play a vital role in functions, including memory and learning.
Jun 21, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Owen Wilson's father Robert Wilson dies at 75
Actor Owen Wilson's father Robert Wilson has passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 75.
May 06, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
According to researchers, people with Alzheimer's risk, who have the gene mutation called the BDNF Val66Met allele, or the Met allele may have a more rapid decline of memory and thinking skills.
May 05, 2017, 00:37 AM IST
Eat grapes daily to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Who doesn't like to eat grapes? Well, everyone does as the fruit is not only delicious but also promotes many health benefits.
Feb 04, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
