Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
New nanotech treatment reverses Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University has shown that...
Two common drugs may boost brain health in early Alzheimer’s
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment can be overwhelming.
These conditions slowly affect memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Until recently, treatment options...
Surprising reason why more women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world, but women are far more likely than men to be diagnosed with the condition.
Many experts...
New FDA-approved blood test could help rule out Alzheimer’s disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new blood test that may help doctors figure out if a person’s memory problems...
Eye-tracking tech can spot Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
New research shows that a type of eye-tracking technology may be able to identify people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even...
How fat could secretly trigger Alzheimer’s disease
For years, doctors have known that being obese increases the risk of many serious health problems, but the exact connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s...
Study shows frailty may lead to dementia
A new study has found that physical frailty may do more than just make everyday tasks harder—it could also raise the risk of developing...
Unemployment and loneliness may signal dementia years before diagnosis
A new study from Finland has found that signs of dementia may appear long before any memory or thinking problems are noticeable.
Researchers discovered that...
How stories about dementia shape lives and care in aging societies
Dementia raises difficult and emotional questions.
What does it mean to be a person when memories begin to fade and communication becomes hard?
How can someone...