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Common cold sore virus may reprogram the brain's immune defenses
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered how herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, can fundamentally change how the brain's immune cells respond to infection…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (23 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveJust 3,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer's, scientists find
Walking just 3,000 steps a day could help slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, according to new research. Scientists discovered that physical activity was linked to less buildup of harmful tau proteins and nearly half the cognitive and functional decline…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (19 Oct 2026), Internet Archive"Mind-blowing" Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Two hours of sleep restored without clearing brain plaques
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: overactive immune cells in the brain. By temporarily removing these cells, researchers restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice, revealing a promising new target for treatment.
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (19 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveWhy some people escape Alzheimer’s despite carrying a high-risk gene
Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein buildup. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (19 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveWhen a Gun Owner Shows Early Signs of Dementia
Public health experts are finding ways to encourage firearm safety practices for older adults who own guns, especially when there are indications of cognitive decline.
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Read at The New York Times →Lab-designed molecule reduces amyloid beta, the protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, in mice
A research team led by the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), in collaboration with Míriam Royo's laboratory at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)…
Read at Medical Xpress →Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline
Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (17 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists find a youth protein that helps aging brain cells act young again
Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to youth helps protect the brain’s immune cells from age-related decline. Restoring the protein in older mice improved the cells’ ability to clear debris and reduced signs of inflammation…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (18 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveResearchers restore neuron function in mice with Alzheimer's disease
Researchers were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer's disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in humans. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Napping linked to dementia risk
Your napping habits might be a warning flag for dementia, a new study says.
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (17 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveWho gets Alzheimer's drugs? Race, vulnerability and health status shape access
The first disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease offer patients the ability to slow cognitive decline by targeting amyloid plaques in the brain. But a new study suggests that not all patients have the same opportunity to receive these treatments.
Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain
A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the harmful tau buildup associated with memory loss, while neighboring areas showed extensive damage. …
Alzheimer's Drug ARIA Monitoring: Real-World Study Results
(MedPage Today) -- Rates of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in Alzheimer's disease patients treated with lecanemab (Leqembi) in the real world were consistent with those seen in clinical trials, data from the LEADER study showed....
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Read at MedPage Today → Archived copy (17 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveMolecular glue degraders show early promise in reducing Alzheimer's-linked brain plaques
A research team led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists has discovered a new method for reducing the formation of amyloid plaques…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (15 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveEpilepsy associated with increased risk of dementia before age 65
People with epilepsy may be more likely to develop young-onset dementia than people without epilepsy, according to a study published in Neurology. Young-onset dementia, sometimes called early-onset dementia, develops before age 65. …
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (15 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists may have overlooked a hidden Alzheimer's culprit for decades
For decades, scientists have focused on amyloid beta as a major culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease, spending billions of dollars developing treatments that have often delivered disappointing results. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (14 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveDementia Cases Rising; Tylenol's Effect on Brain Organoids; Early-Onset Alzheimer's
(MedPage Today) -- An estimated 11.4 million new dementia cases occurred worldwide in 2023, and the number is projected to jump to 24.7 million new cases a year by 2050, a meta-analysis of 22 cohort studies showed. (JAMA Neurology) Investigational...
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Read at MedPage Today → Archived copy (15 Oct 2026), Internet ArchivePCOS/PMOS may be linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, now known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, may have elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, a review article stated. However, the higher risk may be mediated by metabolic disorders, the researchers wrote. …
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Read at Healio → Archived copy (13 Oct 2026), Internet Archive$3 million to fund interdisciplinary tauopathy research
The Rainwater Charitable Foundation has awarded $3 million in grants to fund four investigators in its 2026 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop. These researchers will explore the molecular mechanisms of tau pathology, with implications for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)…
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Read at Healio → Archived copy (13 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveStudy offers new clues about how genetic risk for Alzheimer's affects brain immune cells
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found a new clue that may help explain why some people are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. …
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (13 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveDNA changes in Alzheimer's disease: What they mean to patients, families
Scientists know that age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, but aging alone doesn't explain why some people develop the condition while others do not. Genetics, lifestyle factors and environmental influences also appear to play a role. …
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (12 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveGlobal dementia study reveals 11.4 million new cases in 2023—projected to more than double by 2050
International research has produced some of the most comprehensive and comparable estimates of new dementia cases worldwide, revealing that an estimated 11.4 million people developed dementia in 2023—a figure projected to rise to 24.7 million a year by 2050. …
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (12 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveDrug combination that reduces oxygen levels in tissues improves Parkinson's symptoms in mice
In a new study, Broad Institute researchers report that two small-molecule chemicals that reduce oxygen delivery to cells improved symptoms of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Scientists find hidden driver of aging and a simple amino acid that fights memory loss in mice
Scientists discovered that declining levels of a protein called Menin may help drive aging, and restoring it in older mice reversed several age-related changes in just 30 days. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (12 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveThe hidden math of Alzheimer's could point to new treatments
Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common metals like copper and zinc may influence the buildup of proteins associated with the disease, while also exploring possible ways to stop…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (12 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveEnvironmental exposures associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias revealed
Amid the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), a team led by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Life-course clinical obesity linked to signs of brain health changes in midlife
New research from the Bogalusa Heart Study has found that greater exposure to clinical obesity during young adulthood is associated with a greater burden of white matter changes in the brain by midlife…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (8 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveBlood marker may flag Alzheimer's-related changes in Down syndrome decades before symptoms appear
Decades before the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, some changes associated with the disease may begin to leave a trace in the blood. …
Why it matters: A blood marker may detect Alzheimer's-related changes in individuals with Down syndrome decades before symptoms appear.
Health records link ADHD to more than fourfold higher risk of later cognitive impairment
A new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment later in life. …
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (9 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveClinical trial tests AI-assisted medication device for older adults with memory loss
Marianne Blake has lived in the same home for nearly half a century. She plays bridge regularly, drives to her hair appointments and, at 88 years old, enjoys her independence.
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