Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Some forgetfulness is part of the aging process. Recognizing when it could be something more can help families cope with a ...

Some breast cancer survivors may have a slightly reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease, though the benefit appears to be ...

Frontotemporal dementia or frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) refers to a range of disorders that impact the brain’s frontal ...

Pinpointing who will and won’t get Alzheimer’s disease is tricky for doctors, but new research suggests it may soon get ...

A neglected piece of the Alzheimer's puzzle has been getting increased scientific attention: why women are twice as likely as ...

UCLA Health researchers mapped four distinct pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease using electronic health records.   The ...

For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical ...

Treating the neurodegenerative disease in its earlier stages is key to slowing cognitive decline. A new study offers hope for ...

Dr. Marty Levine explains more about the disease and the support that's available for patients. Sponsored by Optum Care ...

A team of researchers at the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has demonstrated that the plasma biomarker p-tau217, ...

Researchers reveal four distinct sequences of health conditions that commonly lead to Alzheimer’s, offering new hope for ...