Alzheimer&#x27;s

Shingles Vaccine and Viagra Show Promise as Alzheimer's Treatments

Three existing drugs, including a shingles vaccine, emerge as top candidates for repurposing against Alzheimer's disease.

Pimavanserin Shows Promise for Preventing Dementia Psychosis Relapse in Clinical Trial

Study tested whether pimavanserin could prevent return of hallucinations and delusions in dementia patients who initially responded to treatment.

Clinical Trial

Iron Overload Drives Early Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome Brains

USC researchers discover people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's have twice the brain iron levels, triggering damaging cell death.

Chewing Gum and Intermittent Fasting May Boost Brain Health in Aging Adults

King's College study tests whether simple chewing and fasting patterns can enhance cognitive function and neurogenesis in older adults.

Clinical Trial

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Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage

UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.

Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup

Scientists discover tanycytes help clear toxic tau from the brain. When damaged, these cells may allow Alzheimer's progression.

Mar 29, 2026 1

Full-Fat Cheese Linked to 17% Lower Alzheimer's Risk in 25-Year Swedish Study

Major study of 28,000 people challenges low-fat advice, finding full-fat dairy may protect brain health in those without genetic risk.

Air Pollution Raises Alzheimer's Risk Through Direct Brain Damage in 28 Million Americans

Massive study reveals fine particle pollution directly harms the brain, increasing dementia risk beyond effects on heart and lungs.

Exercise Boosts Brain Power Through BDNF and Neuroplasticity Says NYU Neuroscientist

Dr. Wendy Suzuki reveals how simple daily habits like exercise and meditation enhance memory, focus, and cognitive performance.

Podcast

Mar 29, 2026 1

Blood Test Accurately Detects Alzheimer's Brain Changes Even With Other Dementias

New study shows plasma pTau217 test reliably identifies Alzheimer's pathology in the brain, even when other dementia types are present.

Research Paper

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