Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia." ...

While the investigators found microplastics in various organs, the microplastics were usually detected at higher levels in ...

With genetic testing, we know more than ever about this devastating disease—but genes are only one part of the story.

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

Your doctor will gather information from many different types of tests to diagnose dementia. There isn't just one test. You'll take tests to see how your memory (cognitive), brain function ...

A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia. However, ...

People with Parkinson’s-related dementia have a higher risk of death after hip surgery compared with people with other forms of dementia, a study finds. The report was published on Feb. 23 in European ...

New research suggests that certain antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors ...

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing, the NHS says. It is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. Different types of dementia can affect people differently ...

However, there are some cases when something entirely different might be causing those symptoms. Vascular dementia, a very common form of dementia, occurs from decreased blood flow to the brain.