A number of recent studies suggests that shingles vaccine has benefits beyond just protecting against shingles. A new study ...

A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked ...

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of ...

Even one fall by an older adult is just as accurate in predicting cognitive decline as individuals with elevated amyloid, the Alzheimer's brain protein considered the gold standard for gauging ...

While going to school and studying for exams might sometimes feel like a drag, new research has found an association between ...

Could your daily cup of coffee offer more than just a morning boost? A groundbreaking study suggests that it may hold the key to reducing dementia risk. Read on to discover the fascinating links ...

Some older adults with exceptional memory grow far more new neurons in the hippocampus, while Alzheimer’s brains show almost ...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has long been known as a degenerative condition suffered by some of America’s top athletes. Previously identified by researchers as the consequence of repeated ...

A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.

Older Medicare patients with dementia are less likely to receive high-quality home healthcare than those without dementia, with significant variations in the quality of care for dementia patients ...