Infecting approximately one-third of the world's population, the intraneuronal parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been associated with several autoimmune diseases.
Unexpected results from a phase 3 trial exploring the effect of multivitamins and cognition have now been published (Alzheimers Dement. Published online September 14, 2022).
Lifestyle features are potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia.
Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for 20 minutes over 4 consecutive days can improve both short- and long-term memory for at least 1 month in older adults, new research suggests (Nat Neurosci. Published online August 22, 2022).
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to multifocal neuronal demyelination and axonal damage in the central nervous system (CNS).
To explore whether individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) have more adverse mental health symptoms a new study have been done.
Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60% to 70% of cases. With worldwide population growth and aging, the prevalence of the disease is increasing dramatically. One of the frustrating aspects of this disease for patients and families-as well as for their health care professionals-is the diagnosis itself. Yet,...
Several health-related conditions can cause memory loss. Often, these causes may occur individually or together and usually resolve after treatment.
While strokes in childhood and very early adulthood are not likely caused by atherosclerotic risk factors, it does look like these risk factors increase throughout early and young adulthood and become significant risk factors for stroke in the 30s and 40s.
A minimally invasive skin test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with high sensitivity and specificity, even in the presence of comorbid pathologies, new research suggests.
