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Shingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints
The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.
Man nearly guaranteed to get early Alzheimer's is still disease-free in his 70s — how?
A man who should have developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease due to a genetic mutation is still symptom-free in his 70s. Scientists are trying to understand why.
'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia
A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.
Nearly half of global dementia cases could be delayed or prevented, scientists say
In a new study, scientists have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that boost dementia rates, but could be addressed.
'Look at all this we don't understand': Study unravels whole new layer of Alzheimer's disease
A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.
Active ingredient in Viagra tied to lower Alzheimer's risk — but don't get too excited
Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's may be caused by immune cells thinking brain cells are bacteria, expert says
A new theory of Alzheimer's disease reassesses the role of beta-amyloid in the brain.
Alzheimer's is transmissible in extremely rare scenarios
A small study suggests that "seeds" of Alzheimer's can be transferred from one person to another via certain medical procedures, leading to the disease later in life.
