Smog May Harm Women's Brains: Study
The more air pollution they were exposed to, the greater their mental decline
full story » Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
Too many calories could lead to early signs of Alzheimer's, preliminary research suggests
full story » Mediterranean Diet Might Be Healthier for Brain
Study found less damage to small blood vessels in people who ate certain foods
full story » Screening by Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia
Findings run counter to current recommendations, which advise against routine mental checks
full story » Wider Waistlines Linked to Memory Problems in HIV Patients
Certain anti-HIV drugs can cause central weight gain, researchers say
full story » Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study
Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individuals
full story » In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque
full story » Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis
Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say
full story » New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment
full story » Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say
full story » Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease
full story » Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates
full story » Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general
full story » Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection
If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say
full story » Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say
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