Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein ...

Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the ...

Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common ... “We usually recommend doing an imaging study of the brain, such as an MRI [magnetic resonance imaging] or a CT [computed tomography] scan. We're looking to ...

The study found structural changes in the gut of Alzheimer’s-affected mice, revealing abnormalities in intestinal cells, neurons, and mucus secretion. This supports the hypothesis that harmful gut ...

Find out what it's like to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan, commonly known as an MRI scan, from our short video. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans are used to acquire detailed images of ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder and type of dementia primarily characterized by memory loss and confusion. Some people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias may experience significant ...

This new approach to early Alzheimer’s detection hinges on the ability to analyze these changes. It’s like CSI: Retina Edition —using eye scans to spot clues about brain health before any symptoms ...

Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted through analysis of CT scans of the head, chest, and abdomen of all patients admitted to the emergency department of a ...

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares when you should consider a CT scan following a head injury.

In a nutshell Taking longer than 193 minutes to enter REM sleep may indicate elevated levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially serving as an early warning sign of brain ...

The paper itself doesn’t say that Alzheimer’s is caused by nose-picking ― it just suggests that the habit “may” lead to the introduction of pathogens that could, potentially, cause a ...