Research Finds Alzheimer's Attacks More Women Than Men

A new study found women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, reports WMC Action News 5 . Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center analyzed 400 brain scans of older adults to explore this propensity, which they think may be linked to concentrations of the tau protein in the brain. Tau buildup was more widespread in women's brains, easily migrating from one region to another, which suggests biological factors rather than just women's longer life expectancy. "I can predict that sex will be more strongly integrated in future precision medicine in Alzheimer's disease," said Vanderbilt Professor Sepi Shokouhi.