/tags/alzheimers Alzheimer's en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:46:32 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-29/mu-study-links-physical-inactivity-alzheimers-disease The University of Missouri study shows that even short periods of severe inactivity allow the buildup of proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:46:32 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-29/mu-study-links-physical-inactivity-alzheimers-disease Lilley Halloran /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-29/the-reality-of-living-with-alzheimers-were-trying-to-preserve-the-person What does it mean to live with Alzheimer's? Patients, caregivers and doctors discuss the disease. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:16:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-29/the-reality-of-living-with-alzheimers-were-trying-to-preserve-the-person Avery Lea Rogers /health-science-environment/2022-05-10/alzheimers-blood-tests-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-black-patients-study-finds Three out of four leading Alzheimer's blood tests were less accurate in Black patients, putting them at risk of receiving the wrong medical treatment. Tue, 10 May 2022 10:11:57 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-05-10/alzheimers-blood-tests-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-black-patients-study-finds Shahla Farzan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/alzheimers-researchers-seek-more-black-participants Washington University recently received millions of dollars in grant money that researchers hope will turn the tide on Alzheimer’s research. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:31:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/alzheimers-researchers-seek-more-black-participants Kayla Drake /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-17/too-little-sleep-or-too-much-is-linked-with-cognitive-decline-wash-u-study-finds A recent study by Washington University researchers untangles the complicated relationship among sleep, Alzheimer’s and cognitive function. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:26:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-17/too-little-sleep-or-too-much-is-linked-with-cognitive-decline-wash-u-study-finds Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-07-15/wash-u-neurologist-explains-controversy-behind-new-alzheimers-drug-aduhelm Biogen’s new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, is controversial — but it’s still in demand. Dr. Joy Snider, a Washington University neurologist, explains the issues involving the first Alzheimer's drug to receive FDA approval. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:00:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-07-15/wash-u-neurologist-explains-controversy-behind-new-alzheimers-drug-aduhelm Lara Hamdan /health-science-environment/2021-07-01/for-people-developing-dementia-wash-u-doctor-prescribes-simple-lifestyle-changes Dementia cases are projected to explode in coming decades, but new research shows lifestyle changes can reduce cases by 40%. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:52:31 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-07-01/for-people-developing-dementia-wash-u-doctor-prescribes-simple-lifestyle-changes Alex Smith /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-27/people-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia-see-new-challenges-in-a-pandemic It’s not just parents of young children trying to balance caregiving with other responsibilities during this pandemic. People whose loved ones suffer from… Wed, 27 May 2020 19:51:56 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-27/people-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia-see-new-challenges-in-a-pandemic Sarah Fenske /health-science-environment/2019-08-21/wash-u-researchers-find-blood-test-can-detect-early-alzheimers-symptoms For years, doctors have used an expensive brain scan to detect symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. But researchers at Washington University have found that a… Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:22:09 GMT /health-science-environment/2019-08-21/wash-u-researchers-find-blood-test-can-detect-early-alzheimers-symptoms Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2019-02-12/fda-tells-chesterfield-company-to-stop-marketing-supplements-as-cures-for-diseases The federal Food and Drug Administration has ordered a St. Louis-area natural-remedy retailer to stop making medical claims on its… Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:08:37 GMT /health-science-environment/2019-02-12/fda-tells-chesterfield-company-to-stop-marketing-supplements-as-cures-for-diseases Sarah Fentem