Rappler's latest stories on Alzheimers
Pope Francis slams 'abuse' of Alzheimer's sufferers, carers
Sufferers 'are often victims of violence, mistreatment and abuse that crushes their dignity,' says the Pope in a message to mark World Alzheimer's Day on September 21
Alzheimer's disease: Have we got the cause all wrong?
At a recent Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference, there was near universal agreement that it’s time to separate the concept of Alzheimer’s disease from the menace of dementia
The lovely secrets of the 'signing' brain
Sign language is another language, and therefore, another rich world, another empowering culture that, like any other language, expands your mind
Despite some progress, Alzheimer's fight falling flat
Despite decades of research and hundreds of millions of dollars, the precise cause of the neurodegenerative disease – which leaves victims suffering from memory loss, disorientation and behavioural problems – remains poorly understood
Study shows air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia
The medical journal BMJ Open publishes a study which says chemicals cast off by tailpipe pollution are associated with an increased risk of dementia
Teetotallers, like big drinkers, more prone to dementia – study
The research also finds that – among moderate drinkers – wine consumption correlated with a lower risk of dementia than beer or spirits, such as whiskey, gin or vodka
Exercise does not delay decline in people with dementia – study
While a fitness regime improved physical fitness in people with mild to moderate dementia, it 'does not slow cognitive impairment,' researchers report in The BMJ medical journal
Bill Gates giving $50M for Alzheimer's research
'We've seen scientific innovation turn once-guaranteed killers like HIV into chronic illnesses that can be held in check with medication. I believe we can do the same (or better) with Alzheimer's,' says Gates
Alzheimer's stemmed but not stopped, say experts
In rich countries at least recent data suggests the rate of new cases has slowed or even reversed – a tantalizing hint that quality of life improvements may protect against dementia
Pemeran Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder, tutup usia
Gene meninggal dunia akibat komplikasi penyakit alzheimer yang dideritanya
Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer's disease – study
Researchers say [loss of Y] may serve as a predictive biomarker for a wider range of health problems
Alzheimer's 'lost' memories may be recoverable – study
Research on mice suggests that stimulating specific areas of the brain could lead to memories being recalled
Nestle teams up with Swiss pharma firm to develop Alzheimer's test
The sample could potentially show traces of neurofibrillary tangles of which the chief component is a protein called Tau Tau tangles are one of the major indicators of Alzheimer s disease
Lifestyle choices cut Alzheimer toll - study
The study looked at seven risk factors associated with the disease
Scientists closer to blood test for Alzheimer's
Scientists inch closer to developing a blood test that could detect the onset of Alzheimer s Disease
UK's Cameron launches world's biggest dementia study
The new study will collect the medical and lifestyle data of two million volunteers in Britain aged over 50 using cognitive studies brain imaging and genetics to shed light on causes and possible treatments for dementia
Coming soon: a brain implant to restore memory
According to experts to restore a human s specific memory scientists would have to know the precise pattern for that memory
Scientists reverse memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's
The gene therapy study is hoped to lead to the development of new drugs to treat the incurable disease
Blood test can predict Alzheimer's: study
The blood test can tell with 90 accuracy whether a healthy person will develop Alzheimer s disease within 3 years
Japan study looks to big data for signs of Alzheimer's
Researchers are hoping to develop an epoch making method to find predictors of brain disorder by analyzing massive amounts of data with new software
'Purpose' could save our brains
[Science Solitaire] Would having a purpose in your life prevent you from literally losing your brain cells to Alzheimer’s disease as you age?
Oscar-winning Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz dead at 92
Zaentz produced award winning films One Flew Over the Cuckoo s Nest Amadeus and The English Patient
Lab mice breakthrough offers Alzheimer's hope
The discovery is boosting hopes in the fight against Alzheimer s Parkinson s and other neurodegenerative diseases
[Science Solitaire] The suspect gene behind 'senior moments'
What is it about age that gets us stuck when trying to recall a name a location?
Life and Style wRap: Textbook porn to Berlin Wall
Smut in school books Berlin Wall art and fried eggs make the news
Scientists cast doubt on Alzheimer's 'cure'
Four separate teams of scientists have said they were unable to replicate a highly publicized study that last year touted a cancer drug s success against Alzheimer s disease in mice
New treatment for Alzheimer’s to be tested in PH
A new medical device promises to stop the progression of Alzheimer s disease What s more it will be launched in the Philippines
When the one you love has Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s Disease is the 4th most common cause of death According to the World Health Organization the prevalence of AD has reached 18 million and is expected to double by 2025
