Experts say dementia risk is not just about personal choices, but also about the air we breathe and the environments we live in.

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 ...

At least 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide. Among the various forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease — a neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by a loss of neurons — is the most ...

Dementia is an umbrella term to describe cognitive (thinking) problems that are severe enough to affect everyday life. There are many types of dementia – such as Alzheimer's disease, which is the most ...

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

In a study published in Nature Communications, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified specific DNA-level changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Using advanced biological ...

A recent study shows that accessible blood tests can accurately identify Alzheimer’s disease. When combined with standard cognitive assessments, these tools offer a reliable diagnostic approach for ...

Old age, genetics, brain injury, lifestyle factors – these are what come to our mind when we think about the causes of ...