KOCHI: The world marked Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. And there were several discussions about dementia. Here we look at ...

Certain medical conditions – thyroid disorders, syphilis – can lead to dementia symptoms, and less common types of dementia ...

World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on September 21 to raise awareness about the stigma surrounding dementia and ...

This is the 45th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. William Shakespeare described the eyes as the ...

In 1949, lithium chloride, a table-salt alternative marketed to people with heart conditions, caused an outbreak of lithium ...

Brodaty said some conditions can cause similar symptoms to dementia — including Vitamin B12 deficiency, low thyroid, some infections, and certain types of cancer. Depression, infections such as ...

Unlike dementia, though, a B12 deficiency can be reversed with weekly shots of vitamin B12 or vitamin B12 supplements. The thyroid is an endocrine gland at the front of the neck that makes and ...

Alzheimer’s Disease doesn’t just affect your memory and some of the earliest warning signs could lie in other areas of life, ...

Around 55 million people globally are affected by dementia, with Alzheimer's disease responsible for 70% of these cases. The ...

For people with thyroid issues, maintaining a well-balanced diet is essential to support thyroid function and overall health.

And a "mental illness" is a medically caused illness. No one should be ashamed of that. It should not invoke the disrespect of others. And when someone says something insulting, condescending, or that ...