The slow loss of memory, thinking, and independence that defines Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions worldwide.

An estimated 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the latest annual report by the Alzheimer's Association.

Our sense of self is shaped by a small brain region called the precuneus. Now, research suggests that targeting that area may ...

A better understanding of this woman's mutation and others in this family, Kosik said, could offer clues for delaying the ...

Cases of dementia doubled worldwide between 1990 and 2021, but more than quadrupled in China during the same period ...

New research published in PLOS ONE reports that between 1990 and 2021, the number of dementia cases worldwide has doubled. In ...

Learning about one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle changes tends to fade over time, even in people at high risk, ...

Experiencing Mother's Day with one who lives with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be worthwhile for those who desire to ...

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is ...

Medications like donanemab (Kisunla) and lecanemab (Leqembi) target amyloid plaques that build up in the brain due to ...

A study has found that individuals with early Alzheimer's disease may have a specific navigational error, which could ...

Deaths from Alzheimer's disease increased 142% between 2000 and 2022, while heart disease deaths decreased 2.1%.