Spanish and Chinese scientists say they have used nanoparticles to enable the brains of mice to clear out plaque linked to ...

Scientists have repaired a natural gateway into the brains of mice, allowing the clumps and tangles associated with Alzheimer ...

In Alzheimer's diseased mice, inhaled CBD reduced neuroinflammatory signals and boosted recognition memory, suggesting an ...

A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to clear toxic amyloid plaques, increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Lee Ross knew there was a problem when he was starting to search for words, or couldn’t finish a sentence. He was right. Ross ...

Scientists have often blamed protein plaques for Alzheimer’s, but new research reveals fat buildup in the brain’s immune ...

In a study published in Neuron, a research team at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aimed to ...

SuperAgers defy normal aging by keeping sharp memories and healthy brains well into their 80s. Northwestern scientists discovered that these individuals either resist the buildup of harmful brain ...

At least one-fifth of all people on the planet are carrying a gene variant that predisposes them to Alzheimer's. Known as ...

Can obesity damage your brain? New research shows that excess fat may trigger inflammation, disrupt insulin signals, and ...

Obesity has been linked to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension for a long time. Excess weight is now ...