The drug works by essentially forcing our cells to "spit out" dangerous protein clumps involved in Alzheimer's.

The condition affects roughly six million Americans, although experts believe the real number may be closer to 30 million.

Some of the most commonly used drugs in dementia are cholinesterase inhibitors, which prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. Common ...

Helping Mom navigate her dementia diagnosis from 600 miles away is the hardest thing this letter writer has ever had to do.

The results were pretty astounding: Patients who used Ozempic had a whopping 70% lower risk of Alzheimer's than patients who ...

Researchers have discovered that methazolamide, a glaucoma drug, can clear tau protein build-up in the brain, a key factor in dementias like Alzheimer's. This study, using zebrafish and mice models, s ...

Arun Swaminathan assumes new role as chief executive officer of Coya Therapeutics: Houston Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 11:00 ...

You may already know that sleep and dementia seem to be linked. Those who don’t get enough of it, especially in midlife, seem to be at a higher risk of developing the condition, though researchers ...

Dementia is the dirty word of ageing. It haunts us all, and with good reason. Dementia Australia (DA) estimates more than 421 ...

Staying active, eating healthier and considering medication can help manage hypertension and reduce dementia risk.

According to a recent study, certain classes of weight loss drugs — including Ozempic — may have positive effects on the ...

Two blood tests currently in development have shown 'very high accuracy' in detecting tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease, ...