Patients with retinal vascular occlusion had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, new research shows.

Dementia has long been framed as a slow, irreversible loss of neurons, but a new line of research is shifting attention to the blood vessels that feed the brain. Scientists are now testing whether ...

A study by UVM researchers published last month points to what the authors say is a possible way of treating Alzheimer’s and ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

As we age, neurocognitive disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, can be particularly worrisome, impacting not just the individual but also their loved ones. Understanding the ...

Even though Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 failed in Alzheimer's trial, some researchers are cautiously optimistic that obesity and diabetes drugs may have benefits for people with one of the most common forms ...

Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, ...

The International Society for Vascular Behavioral and Cognitive Disorders updated criteria for diagnosing vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. (JAMA Neurology) Paramagnetic rim lesions improved ...

Blood biomarkers like p-tau217 are emerging as a way to detect Alzheimer's disease. The first FDA-approved blood-based ...

A psychologist has clarified the actual definition of “mixed dementia” whilst addressing a widespread misunderstanding. Dr ...