A new model of vascular dementia reveals hidden disease processes and raises urgent questions about the role of microplastics in brain health. Vascular dementia, a form of cognitive decline caused by ...

The subtle pulses of tiny blood vessels in the brain can now be mapped in greater detail than ever before using a new imaging ...

The VasCog-2-WSO criteria revise the original VasCog criteria for diagnosing VCID, offering additional guidance on neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers.

A University of New Mexico scientist is revealing what might be one of the most overlooked causes of dementia — damage in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. Dr. Elaine Bearer has created a new way to ...

A consortium of global experts release proposed diagnostic criteria for vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, along with guidance on neuroimaging and biomarkers.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from ...

A large study has found that calcium supplements, long recommended for bone health, particularly in older women, don’t ...

If someone you love is facing vascular dementia (VaD), you—and they—may feel scared, angry, and anxious about the future. How will you cope as your family member experiences worsening memory loss?

A specialist has revealed whether cognitive decline can be passed down through families, at a time when more than 944,000 ...

Quitting smoking can help slow down age-related memory problems, experts have revealed. The findings add to evidence that ...

Lower cholesterol might protect memory and prevent dementia, linking heart health and brain health throughout life.

The same June 2025 study concluded that the shingles vaccine was associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Both it and the ...