Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Here’s how to recognize memory loss, what causes it and how to manage issues for yourself or someone you love.

SCIENTISTS have spent decades trying to understand what causes dementia. Is it alcohol? Obesity? Or are some of us simply ...

A study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia in December 2024, finds a connection between cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common childhood infection, and Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association says the disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety, including changes in sensitivity to temperatures. That’s why it’s ...

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research.

New research suggests that that HSV-1, the common virus behind cold sores, could raise Alzheimer's risk—but that using an antiviral can have a mitigating effect. Here's what to know about the link.

Scientists don't know exactly what causes Alzheimer's, a mind-destroying disease that affects nearly 7 million Americans, mostly late in life.

An experimental Alzheimer's treatment shows promise in delaying symptoms, but NIH funding delays threaten ongoing research and patient access ...

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new ...