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Alzheimer's disease

There is marked cortical atrophy in Alzheimer's Disease, associated with loss of gyri and sulci in the temporal lobe and parietal lobe, and parts of the frontal cortex and cingulate gyrus.

Could brain infection set the stage for Alzheimer’s?

Health

This provocative new theory says Alzheimer’s disease may be a toxic side effect of the body’s attempt to fight infection.

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How strong friendships defy dementia

Health
Jose Luna, an Alzheimer's researcher, shows an Alzheimer's patient's brain at Insituto Politecnico in Mexico City.

Do we all have Alzheimer’s completely wrong? This man says yes

Science
Actress Julianne Moore arrives at the 2015 Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on March 1, 2015. Her portrayal of Alzheimer's in the film "Still Alice" helped spotlight the effects of the disease on women.

Why do so many more women have Alzheimer’s than men?

Health
Cast member Julianne Moore poses at a special screening of the film "Still Alice" during AFI Fest 2014 in Hollywood on November 12, 2014.

Julianne Moore leads the stars of this week’s new movies

Arts