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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.

LIFESTYLE July 23

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.

HEALTH July 23

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.

HEALTH July 22

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.

HEALTH July 18

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.

HEALTH July 18

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.

HEALTH July 17

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.

HEALTH July 16

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.

Alzheimers July 8

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.

HEALTH July 6

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.