The risk of developing dementia correlates with the severity of diabetes complications such as neuropathy, according to a 12-year Taiwanese study. The research represents the first nationwide effort ...

Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers combined single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq), spatial genomics, single-nucleus assay for transposase-accessible ...

A new predictive tool combining amyloid PET data with key clinical factors estimates an individual’s lifetime risk for mild ...

Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers. Your loved ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer's. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg ...

A UK mother is fighting to save her four-year-old son Tate, diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder known ...

Every year in clinics across the country, thousands of people are asked to draw the face of a clock, repeat lists of words and complete seemingly simple tasks. Many leave with life-changing news: They ...