Monthly Archives: March 2014

New study ranks Alzheimer’s as third-leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

Alzheimer’s disease likely plays a much larger role in the deaths of older Americans than is reported, according to a new study that says the disease may be the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The Centers for … Continue reading →

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Elevated Serum Pesticide Levels and Risk for Alzheimer Disease

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

Jason R. Richardson, PhD1,2; Ananya Roy, ScD2; Stuart L. Shalat, ScD1,2; Richard T. von Stein, PhD2; Muhammad M. Hossain, PhD1,2; Brian Buckley, PhD2; Marla Gearing, PhD4; Allan I. Levey, MD, PhD3; Dwight C. German, PhD5 ABSTRACT Importance  The causes of late-onset Alzheimer disease (AD) are not yet understood but likely include a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. … Continue reading →

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Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

(CNN) — In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that predicts with astonishing accuracy whether a healthy person will develop the disease. Though much work still needs to be done, it is hoped the test … Continue reading →

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Brain Food: What to Avoid

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

Medscape’s 2-part Brain Food slideshow series looked at how what we eat can benefit the brain. From salmon cutting stroke risk to coffee curbing depression, the data are copious. But the past couple of years have seen countless studies also looking at … Continue reading →

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