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July 22, 2023

Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with Fox News Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.

July 18, 2023

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 18, 2023

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

July 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 16, 2023

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.

July 8, 2023

Resistance training can alleviate Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, research suggests

Academic researchers in Brazil have reportedly found, using mice, that resistance training plays a part in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

July 6, 2023

FDA fully approves 'novel' Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi, will be covered by Medicare

Leqembi, a drug that can help treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, was given traditional approval by the FDA on Thursday. It was first approved in January for clinical trials.

July 5, 2023

Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that brushing the teeth and practicing good dental health may help to reduce the risk of dementia.

June 30, 2023

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called CognoSpeak aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns.

June 22, 2023

Jack Hanna, famed zookeeper and wildlife advocate, can't remember family amid Alzheimer's battle

Jack Hanna has educated the world about animals for decades as the director of Columbus Zoo and in numerous TV appearances, but in the past few years his life has changed drastically.