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

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia—a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, ...

New research reveals a striking gap between people’s theoretical desire to know their Alzheimer’s disease risk and their real ...

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

Learning about one's risk for Alzheimer's disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy ...

However, our study also revealed that in female mice, certain prescription drug combos actually sped up the progression of ...

New research looks at the emotional and physical repercussions of having your brain scanned for early signs of dementia.

Rates of Alzheimer's have risen for the 25th consecutive year, new data shows. Eastern and southeastern states had the ...

A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia. The researchers found a large discrepancy ...

A new study from WashU Medicine examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn ...

In practice, the risk of developing dementia while on a statin may be lower than not being on a statin. But part of this is ...

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