Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges Conventional Understanding of Risk Factors

13 October 2026

For years, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have been recognised as important risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. But new research suggests that people who…

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Spatial Path Integration in Virtual Reality for Neurodegenerative Disease Prediction

13 June 2026

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is known to begin many years before clinical symptoms become obvious, with subtle brain changes occurring long before noticeable memory loss or…

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Healthy Hearts May Still Face the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

13 May 2026

A new clinical trial suggests that improving cardiovascular health alone may not be enough to protect older adults from cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.…

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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain

3 May 2026

The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new research published on 27 April in Nature Neuroscience. Using experiments…

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Study Finds Strong Connection Between Severe Infections and Dementia Risk

26 April 2026

Severe infections may raise the risk of dementia independently of other coexisting health conditions, according to a new study published on 24 March in the…

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Clinical pilot study shows potential of low-dose lithium in slowing verbal memory loss

24 March 2026

Lithium, a treatment long used for bipolar disorder, may offer neuroprotective effects that extend beyond mood stabilisation. An exploratory clinical trial conducted by the University…

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Common eye bacteria associated with cognitive decline

25 February 2026

Researchers have found that Chlamydia pneumoniae, a widespread bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections, may persist in both the eye and the…

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Targeting senescent brain cells may offer new ways to ease epilepsy symptoms

17 January 2026

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a common and often severe form of epilepsy characterised by recurrent seizures and problems with memory and thinking. Increasing evidence…

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New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s

23 November 2025

One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a loved one no longer recognises them. A…

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Brain shunts deliver major benefits for older adults with hydrocephalus, UCalgary researchers report

26 September 2025

When Jill Knaus arrived at the Adult Hydrocephalus Program at the University of Calgary, she was desperate for answers. Once active and independent, she suddenly…

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Dementia on the Rise in China at an Unusual Pace

22 May 2025

A newly published study in the open-access journal PLOS One (7 May 2025) highlights a significant and accelerating rise in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias…

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Medication and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Alleviate Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

18 November 2024

A University of Michigan-led study has delved into the efficacy of standard treatments for individuals with multiple sclerosis, mainly focusing on the impact of medical…

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