Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic. Studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all.

The first Alzheimer's drug approved in nearly 20 years could be a game-changer for Black patients, who are more likely to have an Alzheimer's diagnosis than their white counterparts.

B. Smith, restaurateur, lifestyle maven and esteemed businesswoman, has passed away at age 70.

Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who suffers from Alzheimer's, was found safe after he was reported missing from his home.

Police officials are searching for two suspects after two cops were shot and wounded in Los Angeles Sunday. The officers, who were dressed in plain clothes, were driving along Broadway yesterday evening when their car was shot at. The officers returned fire and the suspects fled the scene. Several people have been detained in relation […]

B. Smith, who announced earlier this  year that she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, was found in a New York City diner Wednesday after being reported missing Tuesday night. Smith, whose full name is Barbara Smith, was last seen at about 8 p.m. Tuesday on Southampton, Long Island. According to media reports, Smith was […]

Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. NewsOne has partnered with the […]

Ella Michelle Andrews Case Type: Endangered Date of Birth: January 1, 1960 Missing Date: April 24, 2013 Age Now: 54 Missing City: Southfield Missing State: Michigan Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 5’2″ Weight: 170 Hair Color: Gray Hair Length: Short Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No SEE ALSO: Va. Woman Goes […]

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are countless complications that can occur when you have type 2 diabetes. Just some of the many conditions include: Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure Eye problems, including blindness Foot complications HHNS Bacterial infections Now, a new study published in the journal Radiology suggests that it may actually […]