For decades, conducting an autopsy was the only way for doctors to determine if an Alzheimer’s patient had an accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain – a major hallmark of cognitive decline.

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used a unique brain scan to assess the levels of plaques and tangles -- the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease -- in adults with Down syndrome. The ...

Seminars are held at 6 p.m. RSVP at 970-245-6911 or [email protected]. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) consisting of cardiac death continues to be the leading cause of death for American men and women, ...

What Is a Coronary Calcium Scan? You’ve probably heard how good calcium is for your bones. But did you know calcium might be a big clue to your heart health, too? Your doctor can use what’s called a ...