New research suggests that unusual changes in eating behavior—rather than memory loss—may be one of the earliest signs of a ...

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes ...

Researchers have identified how a single mutation in the GPX4 enzyme causes neurons to undergo ferroptosis, leading to severe early-onset dementia.

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that protects nerve cells from premature cell death, providing the first molecular ...

People with early-onset dementia (EOD), which is dementia diagnosed before the age of 65, had an all-cause mortality rate that was six times higher than the control group, according to a November ...

A Hidden Link Between Kidney Health and Dementia Risk? New research reveals that more than 37 million Americans with chronic ...

Researchers in a recent breakthrough have identified hidden enzyme mutation behind the cases of dementia, thereby leading to ...

Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with older adults, typically those over 65 years old. But for some, the journey begins much earlier — often in their 50s — when they are still in the prime ...

Misplacing your car keys. Leaving the stove on. Forgetting the name of a parent at your kid’s school. Memory lapses like these are common, especially when we’re tired or have a lot on our minds. But ...

Although Alzheimer's disease is considered an illness of old age, a new study shows blood biomarkers can identify the risk for early-onset Alzheimer's, which develops before the age of 65, as early as ...

Early detection is widely regarded as a fundamental step in managing Alzheimer's in the current world. The 2024 Lancet ...