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 ...

Case Western Reserve researchers found semaglutide users had significantly lower Alzheimer's-related dementia risk compared ...

In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

As I watch my mom's mind give way to Alzheimer's, I've started writing letters to my future self. Scientists say it could reduce my risk of dementia by half.

A hidden genetic mutation could predict a man’s likelihood of developing dementia. That’s according to an Australian study led by Monash and Curtin Universities, which analyzed the medical data of ...

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the distinction is crucial for accurate diagnosis, appropriate care, and future planning.

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

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

A local group is working to help the estimated 10 percent of adults older than age 65 in Bartholomew County who are living ...