Alzheimer's drug trial results 'extremely encouraging'
“Extremely encouraging” results from a trial of a new Alzheimer’s drug sent shares of pharmaceutical company Biogen up nearly 20 percent...
Excessive Iron in the Brain May Be a Factor in Alzheimer's Disease
A type of iron called magnetite may lead researchers down the path to a more effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Magnetite is...
Common Viruses May Play Role in Alzheimer’s
Strains of a virus that most people acquire in childhood may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease later in life....
Scientists: This Cell Part Could Be Key to Stopping the Spread of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists believe that buildup of a brain protein called amyloid beta is the root of Alzheimer’s disease, but exactly how this disease...
Kansas is the final state to start work on Alzheimer's disease plan
After years of effort, Kansas became the 50th state to take steps to create a plan to prepare for a rising number of patients with...
Inside the $28 Million Alzheimer's Village Where Patients Can Shop, Farm and Socialize Freely
A multimillion-dollar village designed as part of an experimental treatment for sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease has started construction...