When these tiny blood vessel pulses become excessive, they may interfere with the brain’s “glymphatic system,” a recently identified network that clears away waste such as beta-amyloid, the protein ...

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger ...

Dr. Gary Small answers the question: 'MRI, PET Scan for Alzheimer's Diagnosis?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: When are imaging diagnostics, such as an MRI or PET scan, used to determine whether I have ...

A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the brain flushes out toxins, increasing the risk of dementia.

Researchers at University College London have developed a method to reduce MRI scan times for dementia diagnosis by ...

A new study reveals that men's brains shrink faster than women's with age, yet women still develop Alzheimer's disease twice ...

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis ...

A gentle flicker of light and a steady hum of sound might help slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the idea behind ...

What if there were a way to triple the speed of MRI scans without losing resolution? At the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference, held October 29 to November 1 in Madrid, Miguel ...