Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authored by: Qi An Art by: Vanessa Chen Hsieh Prior research indicates that an estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today. This number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060, approximately 14.7% of the total elderly population in the United States. [1] Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in individuals over the age of 65. Unfortunately, There’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease except medications that help relieve the...