Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.

Researchers have created a highly detailed cellular map of Alzheimer’s disease progression, revealing new insights into the ...

Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...

An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease.

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A once-a-day pill that targets the production of the stress hormone cortisol in the brain has the potential to be the “holy ...

When Davina McCall was suffering from memory loss and brain fog in her late 40s, she believed it was the result of a brain ...

Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s is incredibly taxing, both emotionally and physically. It’s OK to ask for help.

Tea with breakfast and a glass of red wine with dinner could slash the risk of developing dementia, according to research.

Researchers say ‘the Unicorn,’ their invention at the University of Texas Health Science Center, is a game-changer in the ...

The European Union's drugs regulator reversed its decision to block the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab, a treatment aimed at ...