Lower BMI may signal early cognitive decline, study suggests
Body mass index (BMI), a commonly used measure of body fat based on a person’s weight and height, has long been associated with various...
New study suggests diabetes drugs may lower risk of dementia
A recent study from Korea, published in The BMJ, suggests that certain diabetes drugs, specifically sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, might help reduce the risk...
New finger-prick test could help detect early Alzheimer’s disease
Doctors may soon be able to screen for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with a simple finger-prick blood test, thanks to a breakthrough by engineers at...
Kidney trouble in older adults may increase risk of dementia
A new study has found that older adults who experience acute kidney injury (AKI) may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The research, published...
Scientists find a surprising way to prevent Parkinson’s disease
It may seem surprising, but smoking, despite its many health risks, has been linked to a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Until recently,...
This diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body handles blood sugar. For those with this condition, managing blood sugar levels...
Could a cancer drug help treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study suggests that a drug initially developed to treat cancer might also help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, a common form...
Alzheimer’s drug may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a challenging condition that shares similarities with both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Unfortunately, long-term treatments for DLB are...
Widely used sleep supplement can boost memory and combat cognitive decline
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University has uncovered a potential new approach to preserving memory and protecting against cognitive decline, a common...
Do dementia patients realize they have the disease?
Dementia is a term that evokes fear, symbolizing not just memory loss but a gradual decline of the self. It affects cognitive functions such...