Washington, July 20 : A new study has found that falling down or losing balance frequently may be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease.

Washington, July 16 : A new study has found that grape seed polyphenols-a natural antioxidant-may help prevent the development or delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Giulio Maria Pasinetti, MD, PhD, The Saunder Family Professor in Neurology, and Professor of Psychiatry and Geriatrics and Adult Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, spearheaded the research.

Washington, May 5 : A team of researchers has found evidence that coffee is one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants in the average person''s diet - protecting against conditions such as Alzheimer''s disease and heart disease on the most fundamental levels.

Washington, Apr 23 : Scientists are developing a new technique by which Alzheimer's disease can be detected in its earliest stages.

Scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow developed the technique based on a new discovery, and it could help to develop urgently needed treatments.

London, April 23 : Scientists have made one of the biggest potential breakthroughs in the search for Alzheimer's treatments.

A revolutionary jab that could stop the onslaught of the disease may be available within two years.

London, March 21: Scientists from the University of Oxford have developed a new way to deliver drugs directly to the brain, raising hopes that more effective treatments could be used to help Alzheimer's disease sufferers.

Washington, Feb 16 :It may soon be possible to treat the brains of patients with Alzheimer''s disease taking the aid of their livers, say researchers.

In Alzheimer''s disease, the brain accumulates a molecule called A-beta that can be toxic to its cells, and finding ways to clear A-beta may be a key to its treatment or prevention.

Washington, Feb 13 : Scientists at the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) claim that they have discovered a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.

The team led by Amantha Thathiah, in collaboration with researchers from the biotech company Galapagos, have identified a protein called GPR3, which plays a key role in plaque build-up in the brain.

Washington, Feb 10 : Doctors may soon be able to use certain cognitive tests to help judge which patients with Alzheimer''s disease can drive without endangering themselves or others, according to a new study led by a University of Iowa biostatistician.

Washington, Feb 10 : A diet loaded with fish, olive oil, veggies and other foods common in Mediterranean-style cuisine can protect the brain against developing Alzheimer''s and other memory problems, says a new study.