Why drinking and memory problems can be a deadly mix for older people
As people age, it's not uncommon for them to experience mild memory problems or trouble focusing. This condition is known as mild cognitive impairment,...
Common back pain drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who receive multiple prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain may face a higher risk...
Common diabetes drugs may help prevent dementia
A new study from McGill University has found that two types of drugs often used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help protect...
New smell test could spot dangerous dementia years early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects memory, thinking, and movement. It is the second most common type of dementia, after...
Many older people with dementia are using this dangerous brain drug
When older adults with dementia become restless at night, wander through hallways, or shout in confusion, the situation can be frightening for families and...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function in older people
Many people rely on everyday medications to treat health problems like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These drugs are widely used and...
AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline
A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...
How poor oral health may increase dementia risk
Poor oral health may increase the risk of dementia through both biological and social mechanisms, according to researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo.
In...
How common inflammation drugs could affect your memory function
Steroids are common medicines used to treat inflammation from health problems like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
These drugs can be very helpful,...