A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease ... research makes it critical to develop treatments that target the APOE4 gene. Read More

Dementia symptoms: Strange eyesight problem could be early Alzheimer's clue

Researchers have identified a potential early ... stages. READ MORE: Alzheimer's study finds potential 'earliest sign' you'll have future diagnosis Click here to follow Daily Express US on Google ... Read More

What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer’s disease progresses in stages. In stage 1, there are no symptoms, but imaging scans may show brain changes. By stage 5, the effect on a person’s mental and physical health can be ... Read More

New mechanism uncovered in early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most challenging ... have identified a novel mechanism potentially connected to the early stages of AD. They demonstrated that a fragment of the amyloid ... Read More

'Earliest sign' of future dementia diagnosis found by scientists

"Our findings show that PSD-95 is a critical contributor to the hyperexcitability in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's. So we think that PSD-95 can be an early biomarker to indicate that a ... Read More

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Meteorologists in Cambodia say the country is facing its hottest temperatures in 170... The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage ... Read More

Researchers identify a novel mechanism connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most challenging ... have identified a novel mechanism potentially connected to the early stages of AD. They demonstrated that a fragment of the amyloid ... Read More

X-rays 'bring risk of cancer'

Diagnostic X-rays are linked to a small raised risk of cancer but they provide very real medical benefits, researchers claim. "The wide availability of diagnostic X-rays represents one of the most ... Read More

What to know about early signs of glaucoma

Regular eye exams are important for detecting eye pressure changes and prompting early treatment to halt or slow damage and disease progression. Health ... stages of glaucoma, the drainage angle ... Read More

News tagged with cosmic rays

or feel the cosmic rays beaming down to Earth—but they can impact critical systems like our climate, computer connectivity, communications and even our health. A nearby supernova in 2023 offered ... Read More

Sexual Health News

Low Sexual Satisfaction Linked to Memory Decline Later in Life May 30, 2023 — Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may serve as an early warning sign for future cognitive decline, according to ... Read More