Alzheimer's

Investigators looked at the survival rates of people with certain degenerative brain diseases.

Danish researchers found that gene variants tied to low BMI were not associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.

A correct diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is essential because some drugs can delay its progress and help preserve quality of life, experts say.

A new computer-based test might be able to predict a person's risk for dementia, just by analysing the information family doctors gather during routine visits.

Researchers concluded that children who were too small or too large at birth had worse hearing, vision, and thinking and memory skills by the time they reached middle-age.

South Africa and other African countries need to urgently address their approach to nutrition, exercise and mental health to minimise the looming risk of widespread dementia.

A group of college students might have found a solution to the handwriting problems of people living with Parkinson's disease.

Evidence suggests that one of the hallmark proteins of Alzheimer's could be passed on through medical procedures.