Eli Lilly says its Alzheimer's drug appears to slow symptoms
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Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
It's estimated 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65 are now living with Alzheimer's, a number that is projected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050.
Researchers think the drug might be able to stop Alzheimer's before symptoms show up.
Researchers think the drug might be able to stop Alzheimer's before symptoms show up.
It has shown "potential" as an Alzheimer's disease treatment by appearing to slow progression, according to Phase 3 trial results, but it has raised safety concerns.
While some are encouraged by a new drug, critics question whether the benefits are worth the risk.
"This was a shocking, shocking discovery."
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Alzheimer's Association research found racial disparities in health equity and resources in Black communities.
Experts say families with elderly members or those struggling with Alzheimer's should do some extra planning to help better navigate the holidays.
Proceeds from Sunday's event will go toward research, care and support.
In the patients with Alzheimer's, experts found that the portion of the brain that regulates wakefulness had deteriorated.
One study says even if it runs in your family, there are ways to reduce your risk.
Researchers say the eyes may be a window to our brain health.
Currently, treatments are limited, but there is some promising research, including one project that appears to be reversing the effects of Alzheimer's.
Researchers have found higher levels of two very common herpes viruses in Alzheimer's-affected brains and it appears they impact genes linked to Alzheimer's.
Scientists found that apoE4 is only slightly different from the gene apoE3 however, the protein it produces within the body is much more damaging to human brain cells.
Researchers are hoping a new video game will help lead them to a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Bill Gates says he's giving $50 million to help fight Alzheimer's disease.
At "Research Day" on the campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on City Avenue, students displayed posters featuring their ideas that may one day lead to discoveries that translate into treatments and cures.
The research is targeting the millions of people who have relatives with Alzheimer's disease.
A lawsuit alleges that an Ohio clinic falsely told dozens they had Alzheimer's.
A new study reveals that compounds found in marijuana helps remove plaque buildup of Alzheimer's disease proteins from brain cells.
Alzheimer's disease is a scary diagnosis that can happen to anyone, even those in their 30's and 40's.
