Key Takeaways A drug increasingly used to treat chronic pain might be linked to dementiaPeople regularly prescribed ...

Some risk factors for dementia can be best addressed through policy solutions—for example, by passing climate policies that ...

The researchers discovered that STING, an immune molecule meant to protect the brain, may actually be making things worse as ...

Dementia treatment is more than just medication. It can include lifestyle changes, multimodal therapy, and environmental management, as well. Your dementia treatment plan will depend on underlying ...

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 ...

With over 7 million Americans living with this disease, we need to do a better job of equipping primary care physicians with ...

Sundowning is a common symptom in people with dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. It refers to a pattern where someone ...

Breast cancer radiation therapy might protect against Alzheimer's as new research reveals an unexpected benefit changing how ...

Dementia-related psychosis can be scary and upsetting if it happens to you or a loved one. Finding the right treatment isn't always easy. Doctors often prescribe strong antipsychotic drugs, which ...

By Jessica Hall 'Dementia neurology deserts' already exist in 20 states. The future looks even more bleak. As the oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year, the medical industry is already overtaxed ...

Researchers develop a new nasal spray that may help treat dementia 00:49. BOSTON -- A new study shows that an experimental nasal spray could help treat dementia.. Researchers at the University of ...