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Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s: How is it related to Alzheimer's?

A large study finds men’s and women’s brains shrink at different rates with age, but structural differences don’t fully explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Tzur Gueta | 10.22.25

An illustration of neurons from an Alzheimer’s patient, showing amyloid beta protein deposits

Dormant virus and head trauma: New clue in Alzheimer’s research

Neurodegenerative brain diseases continue to pose a major medical challenge, with no known cure; research shows herpes simplex virus (HSV) infects brain cells and may trigger inflammation and neuronal degeneration

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.26.25

מטופלת בתרופה לעיכוב אלצהיימר בבית החולים איכילוב

Israel offers groundbreaking Alzheimer’s treatment—but only to the wealthy

Country pioneers Alzheimer’s treatments that slow disease progression, but soaring costs and exclusion from the health basket limit access, prompting calls to prioritize them like cancer therapies

Or Hadar | 07.07.25

Israeli study finds troubling link between ultra-processed food and Alzheimer’s

A new study found that high consumption of ultra-processed food during midlife increases the risk of Alzheimer's later in life—even among healthy individuals; Each additional daily serving raised the risk by 13%, according to data from 1,375 US participants tracked for 13 years

Eitan Gefen | 04.25.25

'Rise of antisemitism like in Holocaust': Israeli neurologist accepts Nobel-level Alzheimer’s award

Professor Gil Rabinovici’s 2025 Potamkin Prize win for revolutionizing Alzheimer’s diagnosis shares the spotlight with his bold condemnation of antisemitism on U.S. campuses and future of neurological treatment; His remarks were met with applause

Eitan Gefen | 04.22.25

Dementia cases expected to double by 2060; are you at risk?

Study finds 42% of adults over 55 face dementia risk, with cases projected to double by 2060; experts urge prevention, early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to combat rising public health crisis

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.25

Women and men react differently to Alzheimer’s treatment, groundbreaking study finds

Tel Aviv University researchers analyze differences in reactions for new experimental drug aimed at treating neurological conditions, paving way for tailored care

Prof. Illana Gozes | 11.26.24

Here's what you can do to delay or prevent Alzheimer's

The disease is considered the most common condition of dementia and its progression is inevitable; however, experts offer some advice on how you can lower the risk of getting it by up to 40%

Dr. Shelly Sternberg, Dr. Roy Malka | 09.03.24

This protein is a crucial resistant to brain degeneration, study finds

Reelin seems to have a crucial role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

Blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's with an 90% accuracy, beats doctors' performance

A blood test combining two biomarkers for Alzheimer's can diagnose the disease in its early stages, even decades before symptoms appear, however, researchers clarify that 'further research is needed'

Ron Crissy | 07.29.24

New Alzheimer's diagnosis guidelines bring hope for better cure

The International Alzheimer Association alters criteria to include biological markers on top of the existing cognitive ones; 'process will lead to better treatment for patients,' says Israeli neurological specialist

Ron Crissy | 07.02.24

The fat droplets of alzheimer's disease

A new study enhances our understanding of the significance of fat droplets, the third hallmark associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.29.24

Alzheimer drug gets unanimous approval from FDA panel

Lilly's donanemab, Alzheimer's drug benefits outweigh risks in the early stages of the disease although it causes brain swelling and bleeding; the panel finds, clearing the way for a final FDA decision

Reuters | 06.11.24

Daughter of Alzheimer's disease patient: 'Dad is disappearing little by little'

On international Alzheimer's day, Nitzan writes that she struggled for years to accept that her smart, funny, intelligent father is sick with this cursed disease; 'only in the last 3 years can I say it, feel it, cry it'

Nitzan Amitzur | 09.21.23

Alzheimer's is not just a geriatric disease: Here are the warning signs

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the disease affecting younger age groups; The subtle cues and early symptoms, and why early detection can make all the difference

Prof. Itamar Raz, Dana Ron | 09.06.23