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September 6, 2023

Bob Barker secretly battled Alzheimer's for 'years' before his death

Legendary "Price is Right" host Bob Barker died at his home last month at the age of 99. Weeks later, his cause of death has been revealed.

August 21, 2023

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.

August 21, 2023

Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.

August 15, 2023

Regularly breathing wildfire smoke increases risk of dementia, study shows

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel provides analysis of the University of Michigan study which was conducted over a 10-year period and explains why he is 'impressed' with the findings. 

August 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence steps in to assist dementia patients with high-tech apparel

U.K.-based start-up SmartSocks has developed hosiery that can monitor a dementia patient's heart rate, motion and sweat levels with AI and alert caregivers to potential problems.

August 9, 2023

Loss of smell could be warning sign for future Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say

Loss of a sense of smell could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in Neurology found. A geriatric psychologist shared input with Fox News Digital.

July 31, 2023

US announces trial Medicare payment program for care providers of dementia patients

The U.S. government has announced a forthcoming trial of a novel payment program for dementia care coordination services under Medicare. The program will offer a 24/7 support line.

July 28, 2023

Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. A psychologist offers potential reasons.

July 23, 2023

Texas woman accidentally swallows partial dentures, here's how a medical team saved the day

An elderly woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to the hospital after her dentures mysteriously "disappeared." Doctors worked successfully to remove the false teeth.

July 23, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment

A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.