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According to anesthetist Dr. Zain Hasan, there are five common prescription medications that can increase dementia risk.

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of ...

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 ...

A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An estimated 55 million people are living with dementia world-wide. The number of people living with the disease is growing quickly, and a new study shows even more people are dying ...

We break down the current state of frontotemporal dementia, from bvFTD to PPA, and why 'promising' therapies are still far ...

Simple blood tests can predict the possibility of future cognitive decline among people with no current symptoms, new ...

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by ...