Alzheimers

U.S. cattle face threats from bird flu and a New World screwworm, prompting vaccines and a halt to livestock imports from Mexico. A possible herpes-Alzheimer's link joins headlines.

More than 1,900 scientists are calling out the Trump administration, saying it’s waging an assault on science.

According to research, losing your sense of smell may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s, which is why scientists are coming up with a new way to help detect early stages of the disease.

Researchers at Boise State University are developing a virtual reality headset that monitors how well users detect certain aromas and it could help detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

Here in Idaho there are nearly 30,000 people living with Alzheimer's, a disease that many are calling a public health crisis.

One in four Idahoan's acts as a family caregiver. How do we care for the caregivers in the Gem State?

Dr. Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist in a moment of our history where groundbreaking advances in Alzheimer’s research and treatment are being announced practically every day. She’s also an author of bestselling fiction.

Tips and resources for Idaho caregivers who may be struggling

Idaho’s response to these diseases has been fragmented compared to other states, according to a report from Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations released in December 2020.

In 2019, 26,000 Idahoans 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that drugs being tested to stop that disease are…