GE Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson want to know who's at risk for Alzheimer's. These two companies have teamed up to research methods of detecting Alzheimer's disease in patients. This … [Read more...]
Genetic Mutation May Provide Link to Alzheimer’s Cure
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Genetic variations discovered in two genes associated with Alzheimer's disease may provide researchers with clues that can lead to a cure for the brain disease. British researchers have discovered … [Read more...]
Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease according to a report published by University of California - San Francisco. These findings contradict other tobacco industry … [Read more...]
Copper Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
A study conducted by University of Michigan researchers has indicated that an accumulation of copper in the body may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and diabetes. Copper pipes … [Read more...]
What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?
December 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The true cause of Alzheimer's disease is not fully known. Research continues to fully understand the cause of Alzheimer's but there are certain characteristics that characterize the onset of … [Read more...]
Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Appetite Hormone
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Alzheimer's disease risk is lower in people with high levels of the appetite hormone leptin according to research conducted at Boston University School of Medicine. Alzheimer's disease developed in … [Read more...]
Brain Plaques Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Recent U.S. studies have shown an increased Alzheimer's disease risk in healthy people having brain plaques. The formation of amyloid brain plaques have long been associated with Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
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