Changes to a person's cholesterol over time might have a surprising impact on their risk of dementia, a new study found.

One recent analysis found that, over the course of three years, people taking semaglutide (the compound in Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy) were about 40 to 70 percent less likely to be ...

A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study led by Western researchers suggests that frequent treatment with intranasal o ...

A program that provides palliative care to people with dementia and their caregivers lowered the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations by approximately half in about a year, a new ...

A recent Michigan Medicine study stemming from the BASIC Cognitive project suggests most dementia patients are unaware of their diagnosis.

A study published in January showed that an estimated half a million people may be diagnosed with dementia this year. By 2060, the number is predicted to reach 1 million cases annually. The aging ...

This week's "Mom Matters" delves into The Sandwich Generation -- those who care for aging parents as well as their own family with children. Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist and author, reminds us to ...

Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive ...

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild ...

IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their caregivers, cut in half the number of emergency department visits and ...

Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the ...

Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that Americans older than 55 have a 42% risk of developing dementia — nearly twice ...