Study finds a new stroke treatment
A stroke happens suddenly, often without warning.
It begins when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, cutting off oxygen and nutrients that...
Why some people stay sharp while others decline faster in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly affects memory and thinking. It is the most common cause of dementia and mainly affects older adults.
People...
Alzheimer’s may start decades earlier than you think
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that begins when memory problems appear.
However, new research from Mayo Clinic suggests that the disease...
New test can detect Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that affects the brain. It can change how people think, move, and remember. It is not as...
Can an old drug help treat vascular dementia?
Dementia is a growing health concern around the world, and one of its common forms is vascular dementia.
This condition happens when blood flow to...
Common drugs may quietly harm memory in older people
Many people take medicines every day to manage common health problems like high blood pressure, allergies, or depression. These medicines can help people feel...
Could diabetes drugs help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, especially as people grow older. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
Over time,...
Why some younger adults get dementia
Dementia is often seen as a condition that mainly affects older people. Many people think it is a normal part of getting old. But...
Study finds a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
As people grow older, their bodies go through many changes at the smallest level. Inside each cell, tiny changes in DNA slowly build up...
Exercise and ibuprofen may reduce cancer-related cognitive impairment
Chemotherapy is an important treatment for many types of cancer, but it can come with difficult side effects. One of the most common problems...