Can lowering cholesterol help you prevent dementia?
A large international study has found that lower cholesterol levels may help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
The research, led by scientists at the...
Could these common drugs be harming your memory?
As people get older, it’s normal to forget a few things now and then.
But when memory problems become more frequent or start to affect...
Super-active brain immune gene may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered how a specific gene mutation in the brain’s immune cells may play a surprising role in Alzheimer’s...
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...