A study of 21,000 people found that those who smoked more than two packs per day were 157 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and 172 percent more likely to be diagnosed with vascular dementia than nonsmokers. Read Summary >
A new British report suggests that a lack of adequate nutrition for the elderly may speed deterioration among those who suffer from dementia. Read Summary >
Scientists say a protein produced in people who have rheumatoid arthritis may help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. Read Summary >
A clinical trial into the experimental Alzheimer's medication semagacestat ended this week when the drug was found to increase symptoms of memory loss, rather than decrease them. Read Summary >
