Psychotropic medications commonly used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with increased risk for dementia in older veterans, new research shows. "Patients diagnosed with ...

Research conducted by the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter examined large datasets to uncover correlations between medications and cognitive health. The findings suggest that ...

Dementia is a loss of brain function that affects memory, thinking, judgment, behavior, and language. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. While there's no cure for dementia, ...

For decades, dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, was treated as untouchable. Families watched loved ones fade, doctors could offer only reassurance and coping strategies, and research seemed to ...

Cochrane review says amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs are ineffective, but the Alzheimer's Association and drug makers ...

As we strive to maintain our health and well-being, it's important to understand how different medications can affect our long-term cognitive function. Many commonly prescribed and over-the-counter ...

There has been a lot of chatter over the past year about the positive impacts of diabetes medications—like Ozempic—on a slew of serious health conditions. Now, there’s a new type of prescription ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that certain diabetes medications could help lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. FG Trade/Getty Images A team of scientists in Korea recently ...

Dear Carol: My mom’s having a terrible time with my grandpa who has Alzheimer’s disease. He’s supposed to take a pill to help his brain work better. Also, he needs medication for blood pressure and ...