Scientists have long searched for ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Chief among these ...

A growing body of research points to chronic, low-grade inflammation inside the brain as a possible accelerant of Alzheimer’s disease, not just a bystander response to damage already done. The 2024 ...

Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer's disease, but lifestyle choices - from getting ...

There’s growing evidence that people can take steps to keep their brains healthy and reduce the risk of dementia.

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

The experimental drug lecanemab shows "potential" as an Alzheimer's disease treatment, according to new Phase 3 trial results, but the findings raise some safety concerns because of its association ...

Each monthly installment examines an aspect of Alzheimer's disease care, including making and delivering the diagnosis; ...

"I just know that my brain's not right," said Carrie Richardson, 44. "And so, I hate it. I just want it to be normal." At 41, Carrie developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The condition is caused ...

A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before him. Slowly, his personality began to ebb away. Now, at the age of 75, his cognitive ...

What happens when a promising therapy falls short? Medscape spoke with Jeffrey Cummings, MD, who led the EVOKE trials of the GLP-1 semaglutide for AD, about what the results mean — and what comes next ...

The country is facing a coming wave of dementia for its ageing population, and is investing in research into drugs, ...