How one cellular molecule might help combat neurodegenerative conditions
Yes, specific cellular molecules are emerging as powerful tools to combat neurodegenerative conditions.
Category Genetics
Researchers link sight changes to early detection of neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers have identified a clear link between vision changes and the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Scientists connect hereditary neurological conditions to specific chromosomal sequences
Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in connecting hereditary neurological conditions to specific chromosomal sequences, with researchers at...
How DNA repetition patterns may trigger uncommon neurological disease
DNA repetition patterns trigger uncommon neurological diseases through a process where sequences of genetic code repeat hundreds or thousands of times,...
Chromosome 15 genetic variation linked with frontotemporal dementia cases
A tandem repeat expansion in the GOLGA8A gene on chromosome 15 has emerged as a major genetic risk factor for a rare, devastating form of dementia called...
Where Will Your City Build Next-Generation Aging-Friendly Residential Communities?
Your city is likely planning next-generation aging-friendly residential communities right now—but they won't open for at least two more years.
How Statin Use May Protect Against Dementia in People With Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Recent research suggests that statin use may offer modest protection against dementia, particularly for people with cardiovascular risk factors.
How Getting Your Flu Vaccine Annually May Lower Your Dementia Risk by 12%
Recent research suggests that getting a flu vaccine annually may reduce your risk of developing dementia by as much as 13% according to a comprehensive...
The Over the Counter Allergy Pill That 3 Studies Now Link to Higher Dementia Risk
Yes, common over-the-counter allergy pills do link to higher dementia risk—specifically first-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl),...
Why Anesthesia May Increase Dementia Risk and What Patients Can Ask Their Surgeons
Current research suggests anesthesia does not increase your long-term dementia risk. A comprehensive 2025 systematic review analyzing eight high-quality...