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March 14, 2025

Gene Hackman’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, showed partial mummification, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Hackman's dog most likely died from starvation and dehydration, according a report obtained by The Associated Press.

March 13, 2025

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

March 8, 2025

Neurologist breaks down the impact of Alzheimer’s on Gene Hackman

UCSF Memory and Aging Center neurologist Dr. Michael Geschwind evaluates new details in Gene Hackman’s death on ‘Fox Report.’

February 26, 2025

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

February 25, 2025

Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.

February 23, 2025

Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study

A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults. A doctor weighed in.

February 20, 2025

Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

February 3, 2025

Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device

New research suggests that wearing continuous glucose monitors could lower the risk of dementia. Experts discuss how symptoms can overlap between diabetes and dementia.

January 27, 2025

Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

January 24, 2025

Brain and memory are boosted by eating one particular diet, study finds

A new study found that the Mediterranean diet can improve memory and cognitive function through changes in the gut. A researcher and a nutritionist discuss the findings.