Alzheimer’s drug may help improve memory in normal aging
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has found that a drug originally used to treat Alzheimer's disease may also...
How Parkinson’s disease affects men and women differently
Scientists have long wondered why more men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Now, researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark may have found an...
Hidden brain fluid leaks may be mistaken for dementia
At Cedars-Sinai, a team of doctors led by Wouter Schievink has made a discovery that could change how some patients with dementia-like symptoms are...
New weekly injection could help treat Parkinson’s tremors
Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new weekly injection that could greatly improve the lives of more than eight...
Why does it take 3.5 years to diagnose dementia?
A new global study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that people with dementia are often diagnosed years after their...
Can a common gut drug increase the risk of dementia?
Laxatives are common medicines that help people deal with constipation. Many people turn to them when eating more fiber, drinking water, or exercising does...
Understanding different types of dementia and their symptoms
Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is...
This kidney problem may increase dementia risk
A new study published in Neurology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet reveals that acute kidney injury (AKI) significantly increases the risk of developing dementia.
AKI,...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
Some common drugs may harm memory in older adults
When people take medicine for common health problems like allergies or high blood pressure, they usually expect to feel better.
But a new study from...