"dementia"

Dementia extends beyond memory loss, affecting language, behavior, and daily functioning. Rare forms are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and specialized care to manage diverse cognitive, emotional, and neurological symptoms effectively

A large-scale study of 27.8 million US Medicare beneficiaries has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) directly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings underscore the importance of improving air quality as a preventive measure against dementia.

India’s ageing population is pushing dementia cases to alarming levels, with 7.4%—around 90 lakh people—already affected. Experts warn states to act decisively on prevention and early detection, as new therapies offer hope but require timely diagnosis and intervention.

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health shows walking 7,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of death, dementia, depression, diabetes, and heart disease. The research, based on data from 1.6 lakh adults, suggests realistic fitness targets.

The findings of a long-term study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, showed that men with cardiovascular disease risk factors can have dementia onset a decade earlier -- from their mid-50s to mid-70s -- than similarly affected women who are most susceptible from their mid-60s to mid-70s

Researchers from University College London (UCL) analyzed the time spent in each cognitive state and the likelihood of progressing to neuro-cognitive disorders like cognitive impairment and dementia. This approach allowed them to understand how socioeconomic factors influence the progression of these disorders and the time individuals spend in each cognitive state.

World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on September 21 to raise awareness about the stigma surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as to enhance public understanding of these conditions. This year's theme is "Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer's."

Globally, over 24 million people are living with dementia, and diagnoses are rising with an aging population. Annually, approximately 4.6 million new cases are reported, translating to one diagnosis every 7 seconds. By 2040, the number of dementia cases is projected to double, reaching 81.1 million worldwide.

Diagnostic tests of the patient Shankar Rao, a resident of Visakhapatnam, revealed that fluid had accumulated in his brain. Such kind of dementia cases can be treated by taking up minor surgical procedures, senior neurosurgeon and minimal access brain and spine surgeon, Dr. S Ramesh, said.

Experts in a workshop on dementia, organised by Dementia India Alliance (DIA) in Hyderabad, said that early diagnosis with effective care and treatment plans can offer some hope for reducing its impact.

Researchers from Monash University in Australia explained that the very high levels of HDL-C were uncommon and not diet related, but more likely to reflect a metabolic disorder.

Over 60% of adults aged 70+ experience hearing loss, often associated with higher dementia risk. The exact link remains unclear.

Published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, the study revealed that the elevated risk remains significant even after considering other factors like genetics, lifestyle, and socioeconomics.

ADHD in adults may materialise as a neurological process that reduces the ability for them to compensate for the effects of cognitive decline later in life, they noted.

In a new study in mice and humans, researchers have shown that female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer's manifests in the brain.

There are five primary behaviours we can look for in friends and family who are over the age of 50 that might warrant further attention.

Two months prior to presenting to the hospital, he had developed diffuse bradykinesia, drooling, and dementia.

The prevalence of dementia among individuals with ID without Down syndrome (DS) in comparison to the general population is unknown, and the risk variables that affect dementia risk aren't fully understood.

September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Month. In this month, programs are organized all over the world to raise awareness, remove the stigma and build appropriate support systems for dementia.

Plastics, including microplastics, are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, easily making their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world