There is some indication that healthy lifestyle efforts may prevent Alzheimer’s. And even if they don’t, they’re likely effective in preventing vascular dementia , which is almost as common .

"We need to understand the causes to understand cure," said Stephanie Monroe, ... because doctors don’t have definitive answers as to why people get Alzheimer’s or how to heal them.

As of today there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. It is a relentlessly progressive process that is ultimately fatal. It can play out over many, many years but it generally is a progressive course.

Why is there no cure for Alzheimer’s—or why aren’t there medications that can at least substantially slow or meaningfully ameliorate the disease? It afflicts more than 6 million Americans ...

Fiona Phillips has opened up about the debilitating impact of her Alzheimer’s as her husband reflected on his wish for her to ...

Right now, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Once a person starts showing signs – memory loss and problems with learning, judgment, communication, and daily life – there aren’t any ...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, among the top 10 leading causes of death in America, Alzheimer’s is the only disease with no prevention, no cure and no way to slow its progress.

Breathe easy — researchers say they may have found an innovative approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. There is no cure for the brain disorder, which affects more than 6 million Americans.

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But there are a number of medications to help treat it, and more are in development. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty Images If you or a loved ...

Though there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, Jebelli is optimistic about current research involving neural stem cells and cell regeneration.

The Alzheimer’s scandal: Why is there no cure for this dread disease? ... Alzheimer’s disease afflicts more than 6 million Americans, and that number is on its way to doubling.

It's a type of dementia that is also deadly, ranking as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. While there are treatments for symptoms available, there is currently no cure for the ...