Alzheimer's

A new study by Alzheimer's researchers has found sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in some people. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher… Audio

It's a commonly-held belief that forgetting things is the first sign of a slippery slide into cognitive decline. However, researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Toronto now argue… Audio

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Toronto now believe that 'forgetting' is actually a form of learning that helps our brains access more important information. Professor… Audio

Dr Daniel Gibbs has spent his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease, now he has a front-row seat, after receiving the diagnosis himself.  Audio

Allan joins Kathryn to talk about why it's taken 20 years to sequence the human genome - but there's still more to be done. Why have three experts resigned from the US Food and Drug Administration… Audio

There's cautious optimism among Alzheimer's experts here - after the first new treatment for the disease in nearly 20 years was approved by US regulators.

The new drug is supposed to slow the… Audio

Hydrogen sulfide's reputation may be on the cusp of getting a facelift thanks to new research out of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine which suggests the foul-smelling gas may protect… Audio

Using light to activate or deactivate drugs, photopharmacology, is a relatively new area of medicinal chemistry, with a key advantage being the high degree of control over the time and place where… Audio

Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton gave up the 'best job in the world' for a quieter life in a cottage in the Glens of Antrim after winning a Pulitzer Prize. Audio, Gallery

In 1978, a seemingly straightforward experiment involving New Zealand rabbits discovered that kindness made the difference between a heart attack and a healthy heart. It's called the 'rabbit effect'… Audio

Science correspondent Malvindar Singh-Bains joins Kathryn to talk about how the human brain is the final frontier of medical research: You can replace a kidney, a lung, a liver, even a heart, but it… Audio

It's estimated more than 60,000 people are living with dementia in New Zealand, and that's expected to triple by 2050. It's only an estimate though, as no study into the prevalence of dementia here… Audio

The results of a longitudinal study which started in 1960 is bearing some interesting fruit. Hundreds of thousands of U.S high school students took a test, as part of Project Talent. Now tens of… Audio

Scientists have discovered the workings of tau – an essential protein that turns harmful in the Alzheimer's brain and takes down neurons as it spreads. Intercepting this process could arrest cognitive… Audio

Most health professionals refer to Alzheimer's disease as an inevitable process of increasing memory loss and confusion, but there is actually a tremendous amount people can do, says UCLA neurologist… Audio

Rob Wilkins was British author Sir Terry Pratchett's assistant, business manager, and friend. When Sir Terry died in 2015 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, he left instructions for his… Audio

When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, our DNA is not our destiny. That's the message of best selling author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova. Her originally self published book, Still Alice, became an… Audio

Simple radio technology - previously used to track kiwis in the wild - is helping tackle the problem of people with dementia getting disoriented and lost. Audio, Gallery

Alzheimer's expert Maurice Curtis discusses the latest findings of the role aluminium plays in Alzheimer's disease. Audio