Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the ...

Weight loss jabs may offer a protective effect against dementia and stroke, according to a new study.People with type 2 diabetes and obesity who are taking the drugs are also less likely to die ...

California is on the cusp of a demographic shift, with the number of people 65 and older skyrocketing by 59% over the next 15 ...

A new study finds that prior herpesvirus infections are linked to a faster age-related increase in blood biomarkers ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

More than 5 percent of Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, a number that is estimated to grow as the ...

A large cohort study of older adults found that eating at least one egg per week was linked to a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.

A new study suggested that not getting enough REM sleep can be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a ...

Despite concerns raised by clinicians and ethicists, direct-to-consumer testing for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers is here, ...

University of New Mexico researchers have received funding to launch an early-stage clinical trial of a vaccine engineered to ...

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

More than 7 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). Some risk factors ...