Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

A multinational study has revealed that people diagnosed with dementia are now living longer in many parts of the world. By ...

I wonder if the politicians who voted for the NIH budget know anyone affected by Alzheimer’s or what it’s like to lose ...

The drug is Ambroxol. It’s been used for decades to treat respiratory ailments by thinning mucus and easing coughs. But now, ...

Between 2015 and 2021, dementia incidence decreased and prevalence increased in US Medicare beneficiaries with greater burden in marginalized groups.

Recent studies have shown convincingly that vaccines against shingles (Herpes zoster) reduce the risk of dementia.

Semaglutide — the active ingredient in type 2 diabetes and weight-loss glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist ( GLP-1) medications Ozempic and Wegovy — may help lower dementia risk, a new study finds.

Researchers found that older adults who received AS01-adjuvanted shingles or RSV vaccines had a significantly lower risk of ...

Dementia rates vary dramatically across U.S. regions in ways that can't be explained by age, education, or health conditions.

Why a 25% higher dementia risk could be tied to your U.S. location. But you're not powerless; there are 14 ways to lower your ...