The number of deaths from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia has reached its highest level since 2000, new ...

A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is marked by two key proteins in the brain: amyloid, which forms plaques, and tau, which forms tangles.

A neuropsychologist who researches Alzheimer’s disease at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine shares the warning signs she'd look for in her own life.

Study found drugs used to prevent shingles and treat erectile dysfunction could be promising for Alzheimer’s patients ...

Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s and by 2060, experts say that number could be as high as 14 ...

Understanding the distinction between dementia vs Alzheimer’s is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and care. The two conditions are often discussed together, especially when it comes to ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered a defect in how cells produce exosomes, a problem linked to a mutation found in patients with ...

Vascular dementia is a decline in memory, thinking skills, and self-care that occurs due to strokes in the areas of the brain ...

Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked ...

The Laredo Health Department, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting two November events to support ...