Failing sense of smell predicts Alzheimer&#39;s, researcher says
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from smoke to soap -- can be used to predict Alzheimer&#39;s disease, scientists have discovered. The smell test was as effective at diagnosis as a memory test, and better than a brain scan.
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TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A specific pattern of brain activity could be a sign of early Alzheimer&#39;s disease, U.S. researchers report.
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Scientists have identified a group of proteins that together indicate a person has Alzheimer's disease in what may be a big step toward an accurate test for the devastating brain ailment.
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The inability to identify the smell of lemons, lilac, leather and seven other odors predicts which patients with minimal to mild cognitive impairment (MMCI) will develop Alzheimer&#39;s Disease, according to a study presented today at the American College of
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(National-NBC) Sept. 2, 2004 - Researchers are uncovering new clues about how certain nutrients may impact Alzheimer&#39;s Disease.
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TUESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDayNews) --  Along with devastating memory loss, Alzheimer's disease can trigger such hard-to-manage behaviors as aggression, wandering, hallucinations and repetitive vocalizations.
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A simple scratch and sniff test may help doctors identify patients with Alzheimer's disease, researchers said on Monday.
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Good news for aging hippies: smoking  pot may stave off Alzheimer's disease.
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Brightly colored cups and plates seem to help people with advanced Alzheimer&#39;s disease (news - web sites) consume food and beverages, says a Boston University study in a recent issue of Clinical Nutrition.
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight or obese doesn&#39;t increase the odds that seniors will experience memory trouble, a new study finds.
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New tests involving blood and brain scans can detect symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and brief appraisals of real-life functioning can predict who is likely to develop it, researchers said on Sunday.
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Oct. 27, 2004 -- Developing a taste for black or green tea may be delay Alzheimer&#39;s disease, new research shows. A study from England&#39;s University of Newcastle upon Tyne shows that green and black teas may
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NEW YORK  - The final excuse for smoking --  that it might reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease  -- has just been stubbed out, findings from an animal study  suggest.
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People who have high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes or who smoke in midlife have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later on, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
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Alzheimerâs seems to strike suddenly in old age, but scientists believe it begins long before symptoms occur.
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For more than two decades, New York scientist Richard Axel and colleague Linda B. Buck have shared a singular pursuit: to understand how the brain perceives the world&#39;s myriad of smells - from the scent of roses to the scent of refuse.
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NEW YORK  - Older adults with mild  cognitive impairment may have problems retaining a mental  picture of objects they've just seen -- a subtle memory problem  that could serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease  risk, researchers reported Monday.