New test could detect a major cause of dementia years before symptoms appear
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how doctors detect and treat one of the most common causes of dementia.
Researchers from Lund...
Daytime sleepiness could be an early warning sign of dementia
A new study has found that women in their 80s who become more sleepy during the day over time may face a higher risk...
Lower cholesterol strongly linked to lower dementia risk
A large new study has found that people with naturally lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
Too much vitamin D can have surprising effects on memory and reaction speed
Vitamin D is well known for helping keep our bones strong and healthy. Many people get it from sunlight, certain foods, or supplements. In...
Type 1 diabetes may greatly raise dementia risk, study warns
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes may face a much higher risk of developing dementia later in life. The...
New tool helps people with Parkinson’s disease decide about brain surgery
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, deciding whether to have brain surgery can be one of the most difficult choices they face.
Parkinson’s disease is...
Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...
Can gut health affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages memory,...
Some ‘dementia’ cases are actually treatable brain fluid leaks
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed an unexpected reason behind some cases of a serious form of dementia.
The research suggests that a number...
New blood test looks at protein shapes to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and one of the biggest health challenges of aging societies.
In the United States alone, about...