Older women exposed to higher levels of air pollution were more likely to experience greater memory decline and Alzheimer's-like brain atrophy compared with those exposed to cleaner air. Read More
A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Read More
A new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life. Read More
A new study reports the atrophy of brain lesion volume predicts the development of more physical disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. Read More
A new study reports people who sit down too much during middle to older age show signs of thinning in the medial temporal cortex, an area of the brain associated with the formation of new memories. Read More
A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy. Read More
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease. Read More
A new paper details a technology that can detect pathological oligomeric forms of tau in Alzheimer's patients through human blood platelets. Read More
Findings could provide a new avenue for treating multiple sclerosis, researcher report. Read More
Researchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory. Read More
Researchers report cognitively normal older people who experience excessive sleepiness during the day have more brain atrophy than those who do not experience fatigue. Read More
A new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process. Read More
