Every dog owner has wondered what goes through the mind of their pet, but the answer to this question has proven elusive. However, thanks to MRI scans and some well-trained test subjects, researchers are beginning to understand just how complex dog emotions can be.

According to the Alzheimer's Disease International 2013 World Alzheimer's Report, "Journey of Caring," care associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is a global issue that must be addressed as prevalence and costs continue to soar, placing enormous stress on families and nations alike.

A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease would obviously impact the lives of millions of people in the U.S. affected by the disease. Any significant breakthrough could also mean tens of billions of dollars for the pharmaceutical company that makes it.

Sports news giant ESPN has ended its participation in a joint reporting project with PBS’ Frontline that was focused on concussions in the National Football League.

Giving new meaning to the phrase “mind reader,” Dutch researchers have demonstrated a functional imaging method that allows them to read characters viewed by a test subject.

As neuroimaging research continues to push the boundaries on early Alzheimer’s disease detection, some experts are finding the patient knows best.

Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association® unveiled The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Road Map for State and National Partnerships, 2013-2018 at the 2013 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC® 2013) in Boston.

Researchers at McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation in Perth, Australia, have begun a study to evaluate the effectiveness of an eye test for Alzheimer’s disease, according to News.com.au.