A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills.

The concern is that early attention problems can be missed if screening relies on tools weighted toward memory. For example, ...

A blood test can determine whether memory loss is caused by Alzheimer’s disease with more than 90 percent accuracy, according to a new study published Sunday. A group of researchers at Lund University ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...

A new digital version of the types of assessments carried out in NHS memory clinics has received government funding to be rolled out across the country ...

A blood test may predict dementia risk in women as early as 25 years in advance, according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday.

Can a single blood test diagnose dementia? Researchers used AI and proteomics to identify Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS ...

EASTER often involves family gatherings and spending quality time with loved ones. Amid the feasting and bank holiday cheer, ...

What most people think of when they hear the word "dementia" is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don't know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms—affecting speech, ...