Common hospital drugs may increase dementia death risk
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people at the end of life. But for many Americans with dementia, the...
Faster MRI scans could diagnose dementia more efficiently
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that MRI scans used to help diagnose dementia can be done in one-third of...
These common drugs may increase dementia risk
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Sometimes it's just small things like forgetting names or where you put your keys.
But...
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...
New diabetes drugs may better prevent dementia than metformin
A new large study suggests that a group of diabetes medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists may be better than metformin at protecting the brain...
This blood pressure number might help prevent dementia, stroke
Many people know that high blood pressure can harm the heart. But a new study shows it might also hurt your brain—especially the lower...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function, especially in older people
Many people take common medications to help with allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or motion sickness.
These drugs are often trusted and used for years....
Quitting smoking in midlife may help slow cognitive decline
A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that quitting smoking—even in your 50s or later—can help slow down memory loss and mental...