Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

Alzheimer’s disease on the mother’s side is linked to ‘increased risk’ of the disease, a study suggests

A family history of Alzheimer’s disease on the mother’s side might increase the chances of someone developing the condition, new research suggests.

Whether a person inherits risk of Alzheimer’s from their mother or father influences the danger of changes in the brain that lead to disease, according to the new study.