WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2008 (Reuters) Brain scans of people with an abnormality that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease are strengthening the notion that greater education levels somehow protect against this common form of dementia. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2008 (Reuters) Scientists have found a way to get damaged nerve cells in the brains of mice to repair themselves, a finding that may lead to new treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) Researchers combing the human gene map have found four more areas that affect the risk of Alzheimer's disease and believe the studies are starting to point to new and better treatments. ... > full story
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Grape seeds may combat Alzheimer's Disease Nov. 10, 2008 (Daily Telegraph, UK) The seeds are rich in compounds thought to reduce degeneration of the brain in later life. . . Experts at the Flinders University in Adelaide ...
MRI Study Opens Door for ... Nov. 10, 2008 (Health Information Executives Magazine) A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study opens new doors to assessing and potentially preventing brain iron accumulation associated with risk of ...