The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new version of an Alzheimer’s disease drug that can be given as a quick at-home weekly injection, offering patients a far more convenient option than lengthy infusion-center visits. It will be widely available from October 6, 2025. Continue Reading Category:Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Biogen, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Drug development, Treatment, FDA, Cognitive functioning| Body and Mind
Scientists have found that the precise timing of electrical activity in our brains determines how well we process the world around us. This new knowledge could have massive implications for how we understand and treat focus, attention and memory in Alzheimer's disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue Reading Category:Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:University of Bremen, Alzheimer's disease, Brain Machine Interface, Brain stimulation, Cognitive functioning, focus,...| Body and Mind
Restoring memory and mental sharpness in older adults isn't just about fighting disease; it's about decoding the subtle shifts inside the aging brain. Continue Reading Category:Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Brain, Iron, Protein, Dementia| Body and Mind
A loss of smell can be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, but the reasons behind this sensory change have been unclear. Now, a study reveals that the problem may not lie in the nose or olfactory bulb itself, as previously thought. Continue Reading Category:Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind Tags:DZNE, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Alzheimer's disease, Smell, Dementia, Diagnosis, Axon Automotive, neurons, Neuroscience| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Even without infection, the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains. A new study found that accompanying stressors like isolation and uncertainty accelerated brain aging, especially in men, older adults, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.| New Atlas
Higher vitamin D in pregnancy could mean sharper minds for kids years later. A large US study found early pregnancy may be the key window for boosting brain development, especially in children of Black mothers.| New Atlas
A green tea extract and vitamin B3 combo may hold the key to reviving the brain’s natural cleanup crew, restoring energy, clearing toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, and giving aging neurons a second wind, according to new research.| New Atlas
Taking inspiration from the CAR T-cell technology used to provide personalized cancer treatments, researchers have conducted a proof-of-concept study showing how similar compounds can precisely target protein tangles and plaques in the brain.| New Atlas
Another study has added to the growing evidence linking the cold sore-causing herpes virus with Alzheimer’s disease. It also found that those people who used herpes treatments such as antivirals were 17% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.| New Atlas
It wasn't that long ago that the only way to test for Alzheimer's disease was to perform an autopsy on someone who had been suffering from dementia to look for the telltale tangles of tau and amyloid proteins in the brain. While these tangles are not necessarily the cause of Alzheimer's disease,…| New Atlas
The very first blood test for Alzheimer's disease detection has been green-lit by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a simpler and less invasive method for early diagnosis and speedier intervention. It's a milestone moment for medical science.| New Atlas
Sleeping long has a negative effect on brain performance, especially in people who are depressed, according to the findings of a new study. It suggests that sleep might be a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline in people with depression.| New Atlas
In a new study, researchers have identified a way to stop cells from dying, opening the door to developing treatments that slow the progression of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.| New Atlas
Researchers have developed a simple, non-invasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease early using an eye scan. It could mean treatment aimed at slowing the disease can start sooner or, alternatively, could be used to monitor the disease’s progression.| New Atlas
An unusual partnership between a vacuum maker, a race car legend, and the University of Edinburgh is leading to advances in understanding dementia. Their new study using living tissue has revealed the brain's sweet spot for tau proteins.| New Atlas
Harm caused by repeated concussions, especially in the context of sports, has gained attention in both research and the media. A new study has found that psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, could be an effective treatment because of its brain-healing properties.| New Atlas
The latest scientific research and clinical treatment advances around Alzheimer's disease and dementia.| New Atlas
Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the first time anti-inflammatory drugs have been linked to preserving cognitive function, this new research…| New Atlas
A long-term human trial has found that a discontinued drug halved the presentation of early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with a genetic predisposition to the devastating condition. Right now, symptoms are almost 100% likely to develop in patients between the ages of 30 and 65.| New Atlas
Researchers at Northwestern University have made a breakthrough in identifying a way for Alzheimer's disease to be treated far more effectively in the future – using the brain's own immune cells.| New Atlas
A fascinating collaborative study in 2022, between researchers at the University of Oxford and Tufts University, suggested two common viruses could be working in tandem to trigger the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings built on a growing body of evidence implicating the herpes…| New Atlas
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.| New Atlas
In 2020 an incredible video went viral. It featured a former ballet dancer named Marta Cinta González Saldaña, suffering from severe Alzheimer’s disease in her senior years. In the video, Saldaña listens to a piece of music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and suddenly flashes awake beginning to move…| New Atlas
The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce brain function during cognitive tests. The findings will help people to make an informed decision about the pros and cons of using cannabis.| New Atlas
