BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's ...

Researchers showed that a severe drop in NAD+—a core energy molecule—drives Alzheimer’s pathology in both human brains and mouse models.

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found ...

Dementia has long been framed as a slow, irreversible loss of neurons, but a new line of research is shifting attention to ...

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

A study of nearly 300 adults showed that being more active and walking more slows the decline of brain function associated with Alzheimer’s. The post Does walking and moving more protect your brain ...

UVA researchers found even minor trauma can disrupt the brain’s cleanup system, allowing harmful proteins to build up over ...

Scientists reversed advanced Alzheimer's in mice using a compound that restores cellular energy. The breakthrough challenges ...

Scientists mapped hidden DNA switches in brain support cells to understand how gene control may influence Alzheimer’s disease ...

As people make their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association wants everyone to think about adding lifestyle ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...