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Researchers have found a new clue in the way Alzheimer's disease may spread in the brain. Jim Axelrod reports on how this discovery could lead to new treatments to try and stop it.

PET image of Alzheimer's patient Government declarations of war on drugs or disease often end in losing battles. [More]

Government advisors tried to set priorities for a national campaign to treat and manage Alzheimer's disease, which is projected to cost more than a trillion dollars in care by 2050.

A unique program using improvisational theater to remind Alzheimer's patients of the roles they used to play in life.

New study finds those with low BMI more likely than heavier counterparts to have markers of Alzheimer's

Hopes for new Alzheimer's drugs that would slow or stop the disease's inexorable decline have repeatedly foundered in recent years. Large pharmaceutical companies, which have pushed ahead with drugs that stop the buildup of toxic proteins that damage and kill brain cells, have reported a recurring string of bad news.

As many as 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia among adults over 60 years of age. That figure could reach 115 million by 2050 , concludes the nonprofit Alzheimer's Disease International .

As many as 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia among adults over 60 years of age.

A new study, called the DIAN study, is following multiple generations of family members across the globe with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. CBS News contributor Priya David Clemens reports on a Seattle family that is providing never-before insights into the disease's first signs

Preliminary study suggests that Alzheimer's can spread from person to person much like "mad cow" disease spreads

Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about a new pilot study that reveals nasal insulin spray improved memory in early stage Alzheimer's dementia.

Millions of cases of Alzheimer's disease could be avoided by taking steps to curb seven risk factors tied to dementia

Research says even concussions raise risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, other dementia later in life

As we age, all sorts of things may start to break down. Joints ache, or vision fails, and or maybe cognitive abilities falter.

On average, experts say, Alzheimer's patients live eight years after their symptoms become noticeable to others