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...
Air pollution may increase risk of dementia
Dementia is a brain condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, and act the way they normally would. It...
Adult ADHD may increase dementia risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has found that adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), with...
Rosemary compound shows promise for Alzheimer’s treatment
Rosemary has long been linked to memory. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the character Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”
Now, modern science is taking a...