June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, Medical News Today contacted a number of dementia experts. We asked them what recent research they find most exciting.

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 risk.

Recognizing early signs of dementia, such as word-finding difficulties, misplacing items, social withdrawal, financial mismanagement, and mood changes ...

Early dementia signs often appear subtly in everyday conversations, not just through memory loss. Watch for difficulties finding words, repeating stories, losing track of topics, and withdrawing ...

Improved recognition of dementia as a major non-communicable disease by multilateral organizations is crucial, to build awareness and increase funding to tackle this insidious illness.

Dementia is a devastating diagnosis that upends retirement planning and shatters families, striking fear in the hearts of many. In fact, dementia is second only to cancer when it comes to the ...

New research shows that dementia in China is rising exponentially and scientists are scrambling to figure out why.

Bringing down high blood pressure reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a large study of people in China. Many studies have linked high blood pressure, also known as ...

Research suggests that certain sexually transmitted infections can damage brain cells and trigger chronic inflammation, which may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia.

Could an inexpensive vaccine help stave off dementia? Dementia has long resisted treatment. But one answer could be surprisingly simple.

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.