Strokes are one of the most serious health concerns for older adults, often leading to long-term disability or even death. They happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot ...

Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical ...

Dementia cases are rising, but early action, healthy habits, and focused health policies can help reduce its impact, ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

Objectives Anxiety is an increasingly recognised predictor of cognitive deterioration in older adults and in those with mild cognitive impairment. Often believed to be a prodromal feature of ...

Have you ever noticed that a loved one with dementia seems more agitated or confused as the day progresses? This phenomenon is often referred to as sundowning or sundown syndrome and can lead to ...

Merck & Co’s immuno-oncology drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is projected to be the best-selling drug by annual revenue in 2023, earning $22.2 billion by 2025, according to new research by GlobalData.

The signs have been there for some time – including memory loss and changes to her character – but she is too scared to talk ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Axovant has axed development of its key dementia drug intepirdine after results suggested it actually worsened symptoms compared with placebo. The news sent the neurology-focused Swiss biotech’s ...