Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death, and one in three people born today will develop it in their lifetime. With ...

While our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease is far from complete, the latest therapies, and others in more than 100 ...

Lithium can be toxic if not used properly. Further, the research is still in the early stages and it is unlikely that a ...

People with dementia are being treated with powerful antipsychotic medications for longer than guidelines recommend, ...

A first-of-its-kind study will use ultrasound and light therapies to investigate targeted treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The new study by scientists at Nottingham ...

Alzheimer’s disease has proved to be a tricky target, and researchers and drug developers have been pursuing effective treatments for decades. The brains of people who die with Alzheimer’s show a ...

But women who started hormone therapy at age 65 or older had a 38 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially if their treatment included progestin, the synthetic form of ...

Study suggests exercise, diet and engagement can improve cognition for those at risk of dementia. A team of experts will ...

'Dementia neurology deserts' already exist in 20 states. The future looks even more bleak. As the oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year, the medical industry is already overtaxed in its ability to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Dementias, like Alzheimer's disease, are characterized by brain cells losing function and dying ...

Both levodopa/carbidopa and amantadine are very frequently used for the treatment of PD. While nearly all medications can have adverse effects on the liver or kidneys, neither of these drugs is likely ...