Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease—the most common form of dementia.
Feb 18, 2026
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The Enhanced Games, slated to commence in May 2026, has sparked outrage across the sporting world. This new competition is the first in history to openly permit performance-enhancing drugs, and sporting bodies aren't happy ...
Feb 17, 2026
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An increasing number of Americans are living well beyond the average life expectancy. It presents new and complex challenges about how to care for a vulnerable, often ignored demographic that is aging largely on its own.
Feb 16, 2026
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Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won't help protect your brain any further.
Feb 15, 2026
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A child with a new cochlear implant works on auditory rehabilitation exercises at home in Toulouse, France, aided by Pepper, a human-looking robot. In Canada, another child interacts with Pepper, who helps to reduce their ...
Feb 13, 2026
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In a study published today, Friday, February 13, 2026, in the journal Nature Aging, researchers show that blood-based biomarkers can support accurate dementia diagnosis across diverse populations when integrated with cognitive ...
Feb 13, 2026
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As dementia cases continue to rise in the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health reveals that older Americans with cumulative lead exposure face a substantially higher risk of ...
Feb 12, 2026
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People with dementia are legally entitled to have a say in their treatment but are rarely included when it comes to their care planning, according to a review of research. There are around 1 million people aged 65 or over ...
Feb 10, 2026
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A major study led by the University of Hertfordshire has shown how linking care home data with NHS and social care records can improve residents' lives, strengthen policy decision-making and ensure critical health needs are ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Obesity and older age are strongly associated with low-grade inflammation in the body, a condition that appears closely linked to cognitive decline and dementia. A recent Baycrest study has found that participants with elevated ...
Feb 9, 2026
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