Category: In The News

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research examining the potential risks and benefits of fish oil supplements. While the study found that routine fish oil supplementation may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular events in otherwise healthy adults, it also suggested that omega-3 supplements may still benefit people with existing heart disease.…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN as Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta underwent a comprehensive evaluation to better understand his personal risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The feature follows Dr. Gupta through an extensive assessment that includes blood biomarker testing, cognitive evaluations, genetics, body composition analysis, and cardiovascular risk factors, illustrating how precision medicine…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN explaining new research describing an extremely rare form of medically acquired Alzheimer’s disease linked to cadaver-derived human growth hormone treatments used decades ago. The study examined a small number of patients who developed early-onset Alzheimer’s years after receiving the now-discontinued therapy, while emphasizing that these cases do not…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured in a CNN video exploring a promising new blood test that could help identify Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms begin. The segment highlights how blood biomarker testing may provide a simpler, more accessible alternative to PET scans and spinal taps for detecting the hallmark proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, while…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing research on a highly accurate blood test that could make Alzheimer’s disease screening more accessible. The study found that measuring the blood biomarker p-tau217 identified Alzheimer’s-related brain changes with accuracy comparable to PET scans and spinal taps, raising the possibility of detecting the disease years before symptoms…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research suggesting that pet ownership may help slow cognitive decline in adults over 50 who live alone. The study found an association between having a pet and slower declines in verbal memory and verbal fluency, although researchers emphasized that the findings do not prove pets directly…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research identifying modifiable health and lifestyle factors that may help reduce the risk of young-onset dementia. The study found that conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, depression, hearing loss, social isolation, and poor cardiovascular health may contribute to cognitive decline before age 65, reinforcing…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking visceral, or hidden, belly fat to early brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that adults in their 40s and 50s with higher levels of visceral fat had greater amyloid buildup and signs of neuroinflammation—changes that can occur years before memory symptoms…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research suggesting that the timing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may influence a woman’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The study found that starting hormone therapy around the onset of menopause was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while beginning treatment many years…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research suggesting that losing deep, slow-wave sleep with age may increase the risk of developing dementia. The study found that each annual decline in slow-wave sleep was associated with a higher risk of dementia over nearly two decades of follow-up, reinforcing the growing body of evidence…