Health News Archives

Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer’s
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer’s Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds

Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer’s?
French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts

Families Need to Know When Dementia Becomes Terminal
Too often, onerous, futile medical interventions are ordered for these end-stage patients, researchers say

Drop in Certain Visual Skills May Precede Alzheimer’s
Decline in spatial understanding can occur 3 years before diagnosis, study finds

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients’ Health Issues
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests

Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer’s
Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say

Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself

Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer’s
Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours