Dementia remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. Its economic burden exceeds $1 trillion globally, with devastating impacts on individuals and caregivers. Existing treatments are limited,

LATE is a prevalent condition in late life and can contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline, according to report co-author Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association vice president of scientific engagement in Chicago.

Dr. Anelyssa D'Abreu, an associate professor of neurology in UVA's School of Medicine who specializes in geriatric neurology, talked with UVA Today about the newest study and shared ways people can reduce their risk of developing dementia, most often linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, a new systematic review suggests.

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 21 in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions.

Related: How Following the Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce Brain Age by 50%, According to a New Study For this study, researchers hypothesized that moderate dietary intake of choline would be associated with lower odds of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

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South Fulton Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who wandered away from his home on Thursday.

Research shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic can help you drop weight, manage diabetes, and even potentially lower the risk of opioid overdoses. But now, a new study finds that taking these medications may lower your risk of developing a host of different health issues, including dementia.

The founder of a society providing support for people with dementia and their carers said he had "ambitious plans" for a new service. Tony Hall, who set up the Bristol Dementia Ac

A pocket-sized tracking device is being trialled in West Yorkshire to help protect people living with dementia. The small trackers are being handed out by West Yorkshire Police to residents who require them in Shipley in case they become lost or require help.