Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, and it affects over 7 million people in the United States alone.

Over seven million Americans currently have Alzheimer disease (AD). That’s according to the Alzheimer’s Association. One out of every nine seniors over 65 will experience some degree of dementia.

A certain blood protein regarded as an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease also appears to play a role in other disorders.

Beta amyloid protein has likely been transmitted on rare instances to people who received human growth hormone extract made from cadavers, a study finds. The protein, a key indicator of Alzheimer’s ...

By watching Alzheimer’s-related protein clumping unfold second by second, researchers have uncovered new clues about the role of metal ions.

The research shows impacted women experience brain changes up to 20 times faster than men.

Learn about epigenetic studies related to Alzheimer's disease in Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine in Neurodegeneration Lab led by Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, M.D., Ph.D.

But here's why you likely won't be seeing it in your doctor's office anytime soon.

A new analysis of more than 422,000 patients reveals a stark Alzheimer’s care gap between Maryland’s urban and rural communities. Rural regions often lack hospitals and dementia specialists, forcing ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even household dust—could trigger inflammation and damage in ...

Scientists develop a blood test that detects Alzheimer’s by measuring protein structural changes rather than protein quantity.

Thrive West Central will be hosting an event on Wednesday, March 18th, to help provide resources and services to people who are caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s ...