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In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we’re exploring the science and stories surrounding Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Jun-2026 18:15 ET (21-Jun-2026 22:15 GMT/UTC)

19-Feb-2026

Houston Methodist research reveals how the eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer’s detection

Houston Methodist
Peer-Reviewed Publication
19-Feb-2026
 

Blood test “clocks” predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms will start

Washington University in St. Louis
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-Feb-2026

Scientists find a mechanism for how exercise protects the brain

University of California - San Francisco
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-Feb-2026
 

Exercise and nutritional drinks can reduce the need for care in dementia

Karolinska Institutet
Peer-Reviewed Publication