Inflammation in the brain can reawaken dormant viruses, which may lead to the onset of neurodegenerative disease, a new study finds. New research has shown for the first time that repeated head ...

Genetic differences that contribute to how long a person will live and their risk of Alzheimer's disease have been identified ...

The average life expectancy of people diagnosed with dementia ranges from nine years at age 60 to 4.5 years at age 85 for ...

Imagine a world where the mind remains sharp, even as the years pass by. Scientists are on the brink of a breakthrough that ...

The science-fiction sounding prospect of such a jab capable of combating the 'internal enemies' of ageing could easily be ...

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia ...

Studies have long warned that blows to the head may raise the risk of neurodegenerative conditions. Now, scientists believe ...

Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia, scientists believe. It is known that ...

Effectively treating and preventing this common form of dementia will require a cocktail of drugs and a combination of ...

A recent study suggests that taking a vitamin D supplement could lower your risk for dementia as you age, especially for women. Here's what a doctor says.