An autopsy confirms the cause of Hackman's death was heart disease. He was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and may have ...

Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to ...

A new report shows up to 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases.

Ever heard of Fischer's disease? No? Maybe that is not surprising, because it doesn't exist. But it could have. In fact, the ...

Most Americans want to be proactive when faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, wishing to know as soon as possible and asking for simple, rapid and accurate testing, according to recent ...

A report from the Alzheimer’s Association says new treatments and blood tests could change how doctors detect and treat the ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and is considered a progressive disease with symptoms worsening with time. It causes damage to the brain’s neurons, which can lead to decreased ...

SIRT2, an enzyme previously overlooked in astrocytic GABA production, may be crucial for distinguishing the specific effects ...

A harmful form of the tau protein, which builds up in Alzheimer's disease and similar brain disorders, can directly damage ...

A report out today estimates that 7.2 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, ...

And many people with the condition are cared for at home.