BCG vaccine may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating form of dementia, affects millions of people around the world.
It slowly takes away memory and thinking skills, leaving families with...
Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia, large study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and...
New scanning may help catch Alzheimer’s and dementia earlier
Diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia often begin changing the brain long before a person shows symptoms. This makes them hard to detect in the...
Sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has found that certain sleep medications may increase the risk of dementia in older white adults....
Study finds new cause of dementia and memory loss
Dementia is a serious brain condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes a gradual loss of memory and thinking skills....
Study finds new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a serious illness that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time.
People with...
What you need to know about Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a serious brain disorder that gradually affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is caused by the buildup of...
Scientists explore possible link between cold sores and Alzheimer’s—but no need to panic
A new study has found a possible link between cold sores and Alzheimer’s disease, but experts say there’s no reason for alarm.
The virus that...
Could muscle health predict memory loss? New study says yes
A new study from Japan has found that the quality of your muscles—especially as measured by a simple test—may offer early clues about your...
Understanding common cause of young-onset dementia
When most people hear the word "dementia," they think of older adults. It's often seen as something that comes with aging. But dementia doesn’t...