Memory failures often feel like personal lapses, but new research suggests the problem may be rooted in hidden architecture ...

Despite the headlines, tinnitus does not cause dementia. The problem is that it can cause a form of cognitive impairment.

Scientists have identified a small flaw in the enzyme GPX4 that prevents neurons from defending themselves. This mutation, ...

Here’s what to know about the other main types and how they affect the brain. By Dana G. Smith Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In ...

New research shows that deep learning can use EEG signals to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from frontotemporal dementia ...

Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn't only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running U.S. study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain ...

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), often causes overlapping symptoms, making diagnosis ...

Microplastics have moved from distant ocean gyres into the most intimate of places: the human brain. A growing body of ...

With dementia now estimated to impact 42 percent of people who make it past age 55, everyone should be taking steps to help decrease their risk for developing the condition. Yet while much of the ...

New research suggests the human brain has five distinct ages, and it may not reach adulthood until a person's early 30s.

New data suggested that any level of alcohol consumption raised the risk of dementia. A Mendelian randomization analysis found no evidence that moderate drinking protected against dementia. Findings ...

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer's. Dementia symptoms include memory loss, problem-solving trouble, and trouble completing tasks. Seeking early diagnosis ...