The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats. Read Summary >
According to new research, people who have a parent with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, arterial disease, and markers of inflammation than people who do not have a parent with the condition. Read Summary >
New research published in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors, nor do they accelerate the development of dementia. Read Summary >
Middle aged children of Alzheimer's sufferers have a high risk of hypertension and other inflammatory conditions--a fact that experts say puts them at risk of dementia as well. Read Summary >
One reader of The Morning Call wants to help her nephews deal with their ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome diagnoses, but she is confused about the conditions. Read Summary >
While research shows diabetes increases
the risk of Alzheimer's disease, having both conditions might
actually slow the memory loss process. Read More >
For patients who visit the doctor with
vision complaints, Alzheimer's may be to blame. Researchers have
found clues to help ophthalmologists detect visual variant
Alzheimer's disease, a rare cause of impaired sight. Read More >
