Researcher Jeffrey L. Cummings M.D., ScD, from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, has released his annual report ...

A UNLV researcher has release his latest findings on the development of a drug to cure Alzheimer's over the last 10 years.

Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain—once seen as a promising path to slowing Alzheimer’s—may not actually ...

Many people living with dementia also struggle with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or changes in behavior. To help with ...

Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque ...

Some fish oil supplements may disrupt brain healing in people who have experienced repeated mild traumatic brain injuries, a ...

A combination of healthy lifestyle interventions may be better than amyloid-lowering medications in terms of protecting ...

Some commonly used medications have been linked to memory issues and severe forgetfulness. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect memory function. Specifically, they can cause mild, ...

HCM causes the heart muscle to abnormally thicken, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. According to the Centers for Disease Control, HCM affects roughly one in 500 people and is ...

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit. By Dana G. Smith Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to ...

Brianna Tobritzhofer is a nationally credentialed Registered Dietitian and experienced health writer with over a decade of leadership in nutrition program development, policy compliance, and public ...

Research into beetroot powder supplements have found modest reductions to blood pressure levels, improvements in exercise performance, and an increase in memory scores. While nutrition experts find ...