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PET Scans Spot Early Alzheimer's A special type of positron emission tomography (PET) scan appears to detect abnormal brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. Mom's Alzheimer's May Raise Children's Risk Adult kids of moms with late-onset Alzheimer's disease may be more likely to have brain metabolism changes tied to Alzheimer's, new research shows. Dimebon Shines as Alzheimer's Therapy Dimebon -- a 25-year-old Russian antihistamine -- seems to stabilize Alzheimer's disease in an 18-month study, surprising experts at the annual Alzheimer's conference. New Tests Could Predict Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Conference: Before a person shows signs of dementia -- when treatment may be most effective -- new tests promise to detect Alzheimer's disease. Can Statins Reduce Risk of Memory Loss? The same drugs that protect against heart attacks and strokes by lowering cholesterol may also protect against age-related memory loss and dementia. Enbrel May Help Treat Alzheimer's A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-based conditions may also be effective at targeting language-related Alzheimer's disease problems. When Alzheimer's Runs in the Family Having two parents with Alzheimer's disease may Alzheimer's more likely, experts report in the Archives of Neurology. Vitamin E May Up Alzheimer's Survival Vitamin E may help patients with Alzheimer's live longer, and the benefit may be even greater for those who take the supplements along with an anti-dementia drug, a new study shows. Sugar and Alzheimer's: Are They Linked? Drinking too many sugary sodas may increase a person's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease late in life, new research suggests. Statins May Not Curb Alzheimer's Risk Taking statin drugs, which cut LDL "bad" cholesterol, may not make Alzheimer's disease less likely, doctors report in the journal Neurology. Statins May Cut Alzheimer's Disease People who take cholesterol-cutting statin drugs may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's brain abnormalities, experts report in Neurology. Social Ties May Help Cut Dementia Risk Elderly women who maintain close friendships and strong family ties are less likely to develop dementia than women who are less sociable, according to a study. Short Arms, Legs: A Risk for Dementia? The length of your arms and legs could help determine your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Race May Affect Alzheimer's Survival Race may be an independent predictor of survival among people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, with Latinos and blacks living longer than whites, a study shows. PET Imaging Identifies Alzheimer?s A brain imaging model that targets the hippocampus could help identify patients at risk for Alzheimer?s and other dementias before the disorders are clinically evident. NSAIDs and Alzheimer?s: Jury Still Out New research suggests that all NSAIDs are equal for reducing the risk of Alzheimer?s disease, but questions remain about the risks vs. benefits of the drugs for prevention. New Type of MRI Scan Spots Alzheimer's A new type of MRI scan may help doctors spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain, paving the way for earlier treatment of the disease. New Screening Tool for Dementia A new screening tool for dementia gauges the ability of older adults to perform everyday tasks. New Alzheimer's Gene: FAQ Scientists have discovered a new Alzheimer's gene called CALHM1. Researcher Philippe Marambaud talks with WebMD about what the new Alzheimer's gene means for Alzheimer's treatment. More Than 3 Million Have Dementia Nearly 1 in 7 U.S. adults aged 71 and older -- about 3.4 million people -- have dementia, experts report in the journal Neuroepidemiology. More School, Steeper Slide to Dementia People with high education levels may have a delayed but steeper decline in memory before dementia, experts write in the journal Neurology. Men vs. Women: Whose Memory Is Worse? Men 70-plus are more likely than women in that age range to have memory problems and other cognitive impairments, a study shows. Low HDL Linked to Memory Loss Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or ?good? cholesterol, in middle age may increase the risk for developing dementia later in life, new research suggests. Lead Link to Alzheimer's Disease? Lab tests in monkeys suggest that lead poisoning in infancy may increase Alzheimer's-related brain proteins decades later. Insulin Trouble Tied to Alzheimer's Having diabetes or other insulin problems at age 50 may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, a Swedish study shows.

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