A sequence of stress signals among specialized clean-up cells in the brain could at last reveal why some immune responses can ...

I want to be a companion to Sister Sheral on this journey for as long as I have breath,” Sister Maureen Sinnott writes.

Studies show that being physically active can help lower your risk of dementia. “Daily physical exercise—such as 20-30 ...

Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a ...

"In people with progressive cognitive decline, the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease requires a demonstration of amyloid and ...

Researchers challenge everything we know about Alzheimer's disease with shocking new findings about amyloid beta protein's role in brain health.

Three common vaccines could potentially lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and promote better brain health.

Some brain cells are more susceptible to the ravages of aging than others, a new mouse study has found.These results co ...

Detailed mapping of 1.2 million brain cells has revealed that not all cell types age in the same way and that some – found in ...

University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease. The ...

The study also revealed how tau protein, often viewed as harmful in Alzheimer's, might initially protect the brain from the virus but contribute to brain damage later. These findings could lead to new ...

The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising ...