AP - A drug already sold to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer's disease patients won federal approval Tuesday to treat the same condition in Parkinson's patients.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors with no outward signs of dementia but some deterioration in memory could still harbor the accumulated brain plaques that are typical of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

AP - A study found that in a disturbing number of cases, embarrassing "senior moments" such as forgetting a recent conversation or drawing a blank on someone's name may really be a sign of Alzheimer's after all.

AP - A study found that in a disturbing number of cases, embarrassing "senior moments" such as forgetting a recent conversation or drawing a blank on someone's name may really be a sign of Alzheimer's after all.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- A low-calorie diet, particularly one that's low in carbohydrates, may reduce or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study in mice suggests.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- A low-calorie diet, particularly one that's low in carbohydrates, may reduce or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study in mice suggests.

According to a new study released on Friday, eating lower calorie diets can help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The study was carried out on mice by experts from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

Reuters - Eating fewer calories may help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported on Friday.

An Alzheimer's disease DNA vaccine tested on mice yielded favorable results.

AP - An experimental vaccine is showing promise against Alzheimer's disease, reducing brain deposits that are blamed for the disorder.

AP - An experimental vaccine is showing promise against Alzheimer's disease, reducing brain deposits that are blamed for the disorder.

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- In what might prove a breakthrough against Alzheimer's disease, Japanese researchers have created a new gene-based vaccine that effectively treated mice with an animal form of the brain-robbing illness.

HealthDay - SUNDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Can a compound derived from the Chinese club moss Huperzia serrata improve brain function in Alzheimer's patients?

AFP - Scientists working in Denmark said they planned to use piglets they had cloned in their search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- People are more likely to seek tests for conditions they believe to be severe but treatable, but are unlikely to do the same for illnesses they view as severe and untreatable, such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer and HIV/AIDS, a study finds.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- People are more likely to seek tests for conditions they believe to be severe but treatable, but are unlikely to do the same for illnesses they view as severe and untreatable, such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer and HIV/AIDS, a study finds.

AFP - Drinking coffee in moderation, up to five cups a day, can reduce the chances of contracting cardio-vascular diseases, Parkison's and Alzheimer's, a study by Norwegian researchers showed.

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers believe they've found a link between the cellular stress caused by free radical molecules and the accumulation of misfolded proteins that may cause neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Reuters - Poor physical performance is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease among individuals 65 years of age or older, according to a new report. The findings suggest that diminished physical function precedes the onset of cognitive impairment.

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers believe they've found a link between the cellular stress caused by free radical molecules and the accumulation of misfolded proteins that may cause neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.