Inflammation in the brain can reawaken dormant viruses, which may lead to the onset of neurodegenerative disease, a new study finds. New research has shown for the first time that repeated head ...

With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to a cure seems long and uncertain, according to a news release.

Scientists have uncovered a potential early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease hiding in plain sight.

Genetic differences that contribute to how long a person will live and their risk of Alzheimer's disease have been identified ...

Individuals who suffer head trauma from sports, accidents, or other causes often go on to develop neurodegenerative diseases ...

The average life expectancy of people diagnosed with dementia ranges from 9 years at age 60 to 4.5 years at age 85 for women ...

More than 6 million Americans ages 65 and up are living with Alzheimer’s, including nearly 36,000 Nebraska residents.

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with ...

Casting director Heidi Levitt decided to spotlight her husband's Alzheimer's journey in her documentary debut "Walk with Me." ...

A study seems to establish a link between oral herpes virus, which causes mouth cold sores, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Cell Reports on Jan. 2.

Discover a groundbreaking study that may help detect Alzheimer's in its early stages. Learn about the link between blood molecules and cognitive symptoms.

The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free education program on recognizing and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan.