Alzheimer’s research funding difficult to come by

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

  Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More Americans each year die from Alzheimer’s than breast or prostate cancer combined. And yet, in 2011, the National Institutes of Health spent more than $6 billion on cancer research, but less than $480 million on Alzheimer’s ... continue reading

New drug could be the first to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Anyone who has watched as Alzheimer’s disease robs a friend or family member of their memories and faculties before ultimately claiming their life knows just what a truly horrible disease it is. According to the World Health Organization, it is the fourth leading cause of death in high-income countries and, ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Report Reveals Concerns

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Lynchburg, VA – Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And now tens of thousands of people are calling on the federal government to put more money into research to stop it.

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Team approach best for treating, dealing with Alzheimer’s

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading caus

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Death from Alzheimer’s increasing, report says

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease is the only leading cause of death in the United States that cannot be slowed down and does not have a cure or method for prevention, according to a national report released Tuesda …

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