Protein research opens potential treatment of Alzheimer
The study has discovered that a protein called IL-33 can reverse Alzheimer's disease like pathology and cognitive decline in mice.
Apr 19, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
Six newly found proteins may help fight Alzheimer's, cancer
The naturally occurring amounts of each protein decrease with age, leading researchers to believe that they play an important role in the ageing process and the onset of diseases linked to older age.
Apr 12, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Mimicry can help patients with Alzheimer's
Copying what someone else can help Alzheimer's patients, for whom there is neither any cure and nor anyway to slow or prevent the illness.
Apr 01, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's at initial stage
The novel test can pick up the "tell tale" proteins - known as amyloid-beta peptides - that characterise the disease as they seep into the bloodstream.
Mar 20, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Blueberries may stave off Alzheimer's
A test conducted by researchers found out some kind of improvement in older adults who had mild cognitive impairment, which is a risky factor for Alzheimer's.
Mar 14, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
Gum disease linked with memory decline in Alzheimer's
According to researchers, periodontitis or gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and subsequent greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 13, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Daily exercise can cut Alzheimer's risk
Exercise-associated calorie-burn can increase the level of grey matter volume in key brain areas which are responsible for memory, enabling the active adults to protect their brain from cognitive decline.
Mar 11, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
New cancer drug candidate may treat Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Poor sleep in old age linked to hardened brain arteries
These findings were independent of other cardiovascular risk factors, such as body mass, smoking history, diabetes, and hypertension, or other medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, pain, depression or heart failure.
Jan 15, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
Urine odour can indicate Alzheimer's disease
In what could lead to a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have identified an odour biomarker that can be used to predict the development of the debilitating brain disorder.
Jan 15, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
New genes linked to longevity identified
Gene variants linked to cell senescence or biological ageing, autoimmunity, and Alzheimer's disease play an important role in determining whether we would live over 100 years or not, new research has found.
Dec 18, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
'Stress precursor to pre-Alzheimer's condition in elderly'
Many Alzheimer's patients first experience mild cognitive impairment - a pre-dementia condition that significantly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's in the following months or years.
Dec 12, 2015, 16:15 PM IST
Norway varsity study says men find the direction, women remember the place
Carl Pintzka, doctor and PhD candidate at the Institute for neuroscience at University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway, has conducted a study with about 40 men and women testing their memory and sense of direction.
Dec 08, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Using LED light to treat Alzheimer's disease
Light-induced treatments using organic photosensitisers have advantages to managing the treatment in time and area.
Nov 16, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows anti-aging powers
A team of scientists has found that an experimental drug candidate aimed at combating Alzheimer's disease has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in animals.
Nov 13, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
Men with Alzheimer's gene at higher brain bleeding risk
A common genetic variation linked to Alzheimer's disease greatly raises the likelihood of brain bleeding in men as compared to women, scientists have found.
Nov 12, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Oscar-winning 'Chariots of Fire' writer Welland dies
Actor Colin Wellandsuffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years and died on Monday night.
Nov 04, 2015, 00:36 AM IST
Alzheimer's blood test comes closer to reality
The blood test has also shown promise in detecting other diseases, including Parkinsons's, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer
Oct 19, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Cold sores linked to Alzheimer's
A new study has claimed that people suffering from cold sores are more likely to get Alzheimer's.
Oct 17, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
