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Researchers identify connection between pulmonary hypertension and cognitive impairment
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.
Read at Medical Xpress →Large-scale genetic study on Alzheimer's identifies new DNA risks
A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer's disease and developing future treatments. The University of Exeter–led PROTECT study was part of the research, led by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and published in Nature…
Read at Medical Xpress →Nearly 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, analysis estimates
A new study led by Boston University researchers estimates that nearly 75% of all NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) neuropathology. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Faster brain tau buildup linked to faster progression of rare neurological disease
A team of researchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) has shown that the speed at which abnormal tau protein accumulates in the brains of people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is closely linked to how quickly their symptoms…
Read at Medical Xpress →Nurse-led program shown to improve midlife dementia risk profiles in new study
New research led by Monash University shows a multi-domain dementia risk reduction program delivered by general practice nurses can improve estimated dementia profiles in middle-aged adults, offering a practical new model for proactive brain health.
Read at Medical Xpress →Treatment revives old liver cells in lab study, may help prevent Alzheimer's and heart disease
The liver's job of clearing harmful substances from the body is so essential that the organ may have implications for addressing unexpected diseases, including Alzheimer's and heart disease. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Tuberculosis vaccine's link to reduced dementia risk gains mechanistic support
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a vaccine widely used to prevent tuberculosis and treat bladder cancer, may also have properties that reduce the risk for dementia, according to new findings in a study of mice. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Experimental treatment selectively reduces harmful protein in lab models of rare inherited brain disorder
Researchers from DZNE and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH) at the University of Tübingen, together with experts from Bonn, London and Portugal…
Read at Medical Xpress →Mouse study reveals molecular link between high-fat diets and impaired brain function
The molecular mechanisms linking a high-calorie diet to cognitive impairment remain unclear. Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, investigated this association in mice…
Read at Medical Xpress →Scottish public will help to shape the future of dementia research
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have asked people from across Scotland what questions they want scientists to answer about dementia and brain health, in the hope of driving forward better and more meaningful research in the future.
Read at Medical Xpress →Low daily step counts linked to dementia, Parkinson's and stroke
Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health. Researchers analyzed a year's worth of Fitbit data from more than 22,000 adults, ages 40 and older…
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (23 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveImmature brain support cells may be linked to human age-related cognitive decline
A new USC-led study links abnormal immature astroglia, star-shaped cells that support brain function, to lower fluid intelligence, or the ability to solve new problems, in older adults with epilepsy. …
Read at Medical Xpress →Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk
Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters (328 feet) of their homes have a 20% lower risk of developing dementia over time, according to a new study from Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute that followed nearly 3,000 older adults for 16 years. …
Read at Medical Xpress →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 ArchiveLab-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 →Researchers 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.
Molecular 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 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 →Environmental 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.
Read at Medical Xpress →Why old dogs might be able to teach Alzheimer's researchers new tricks
Most people know someone with Alzheimer's disease. When I was growing up, my grandmother struggled with dementia, and I saw firsthand how difficult that was for our family.
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