A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of ...

D uring certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by ...

For decades, dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, was treated as untouchable. Families watched loved ones fade, doctors could offer only reassurance and coping strategies, and research seemed to ...

Many medications can cause memory loss, including benzodiazepines, opioids, certain antidepressants, and antihistamines.

Research conducted by the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter examined large datasets to uncover correlations between medications and cognitive health. The findings suggest that ...

Study found drugs used to prevent shingles and treat erectile dysfunction could be promising for Alzheimer’s patients ...

Simple blood tests can predict the possibility of future cognitive decline among people with no current symptoms, new ...

Individuals with type 1 diabetes who were not obese showed a fourfold increased risk for dementia (hazard ratio [HR], 4.0; 95 ...