The family of Andre Yarham, who died of frontotemporal dementia, hopes his brain can help scientific research. He is ...

A study by UVM researchers published last month points to what the authors say is a possible way of treating Alzheimer's and ...

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A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect ...

Dementia advocate Kevin Quaid says investment must match medical advances to help people live independently with dignity ...

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

Scientists have found that adding a missing phospholipid back into the bloodstream might help improve blood flow and reduce ...

Increasing the levels of a particular phospholipid in the membranes of brain cells may offer a promising new way to improve blood circulation in the brain and support healthier brain activity. A poten ...

While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown to increase the risk of falls, confusion ...

Researchers from Denmark have uncovered strong evidence that depression often appears years before Parkinson’s disease and ...

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest, with recent ...