Ever heard of Fischer's disease? No? Maybe that is not surprising, because it doesn't exist. But it could have. In fact, the ...

Hackman was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to the new ...

The number of U.S. adults living with Alzheimer’s disease now tops 7 million, according to a new report from the Alzheimer’s ...

As dementia progresses, the role as a caregiver will change when your loved one needs around-the-clock care and hands-on ...

A routine vaccination recommended for adults over 50 might be doing double duty in protecting our health. Recent research ...

Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume ...

And many people with the condition are cared for at home.

SIRT2, an enzyme previously overlooked in astrocytic GABA production, may be crucial for distinguishing the specific effects ...

Both chambers voted earlier this session to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, to study dementia ...

The latest report from the nonprofit shows more than 7 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer's. There's also an increase in people dying from the disease.

A new report from the Alzheimer's Association indicates people feel that the earlier they know about a diagnosis, the sooner they can seek treatment options.

This is an increase of 300,000 cases from a year ago. At the same time, NIH funding cuts will stall research and harm Alzheimer's patients, USA TODAY reported. In other Alzheimer's news, improved ...