Alzheimer's

A meteorite that struck the Earth more than 3 billion years ago might have acted like a giant “fertilizer bomb” for life on the Blue Planet.We’ll learn about a new national study that may lead to a new affordable treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.And officials are celebrating a new national hub for semiconductor research.

Amy Bloom’s memoir, "In Love," asks: what are you willing to do for the one you love? And what is our own right to die? Bloom describes the events that took place from the time of her husband’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, until his death by “accompanied suicide” with Dignitas in Zurich.

Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels "Still Alice," "Left Neglected," "Love Anthony," "Inside the O'Briens," and "Every Note…

The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.24 million to a University at Albany biology professor to study how different types of memories are formed…

Researchers would aim to map the genes of one million people living with or at-risk of Alzheimer's disease over five years through a proposed initiative…

In addition to being a famous soloist and outstanding chamber musician, Eugenia Zukerman was for thirteen years the Artistic Director of the Bravo! Vail…

Americans are living longer than ever. But advanced age can bring new health challenges. A symposium on Alzheimer’s in Lenox, Massachusetts this week will…

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss Alzheimer’s disease treatment and research is Dr. Richard Holub of the Neurological Associates of…

Hudson Hall in Hudson, New York presents artist Maryna Bilak: CARE, an exhibition documenting the unseen process of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s —…

Bob Spitz has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Life. In his career in the music business he has…