Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the July 4th holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by ...

Pinpointing who will and won’t get Alzheimer’s disease is tricky for doctors, but new research suggests it may soon get ...

A study published in Cell Stem Cell reveals that some mutations in blood stem cells might help protect against late-onset ...

Could common viruses silently influence your brain health? Discover what new research reveals about herpes and dementia.

What exactly is Alzheimer’s disease, and how common is it? A: Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia. It is caused in part by the accumulation of abnormally folded ...

A bipartisan bill that would repeal the financial eligibility requirement for services for families caring for someone with ...

Discover the Alzheimer's Foundation's tips for a calm and joyful 4th of July. Learn how families can create a ...

Tulane University researchers created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by ...

One MRI scan can now reveal how quickly you're aging. Faster aging links to poor memory, chronic illness, and earlier death.

Semaglutide — the active ingredient in type 2 diabetes and weight-loss glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist ( GLP-1) medications ...

This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease ...

One more tip, cut back on processed meat. Research shows that eating a lot of it can increase your dementia risk by 13 percent. Instead, focus on brain-friendly foods like nuts, legumes, and fish to ...