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Alzheimers
Brain Health & Conditions

Healthy Habits May Improve Longevity, Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Ongoing research at RUSH offers more insights on Alzheimer's prevention

Statins
Brain Health & Conditions

Statins a Potential New Avenue for Movement Disorders Research

Study finds people taking statins may have reduced risk of developing parkinsonism signs

Rendering of Coronavirus variants.
COVID-19

RUSH Researchers Studying 'Breakthrough' COVID-19

Examining why some vaccinated people get infected and others don't

COVID Alzheimer's research
COVID-19

Could COVID-19 Raise Risk for Dementia?

Rush researchers seeking answer in NIH-funded study

Parkinson's
Brain Health & Conditions

Nasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression in Lab Study

'A remarkable advance' if results can be replicated, Rush researcher says

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Receives $4M For Fragile X Syndrome Research

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD, awarded five-year cooperative agreement from the CDC to study disease

Strobel-CBJ-Chala
Patient Stories

Pam's Story

After a severe knee injury that could only be treated at Rush, Pam Strobel wants to help others facing similar challenges

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

New MIND Diet May Significantly Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

A new diet could significantly lower a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

Alzheimer’s Disease a Much Larger Cause of Death Than Previously Recognized

A new study by researchers at Rush indicates that Alzheimer’s disease may be one of the leading causes of death in the United States