Differences in the distribution of certain proteins and markers in the brain may explain why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, finds a new ...

Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease begin with memory problems. A rare form called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) affects vision first, making it hard for people to read, navigate, or recognize ...

Last year, the Lancet Commission found evidence that visual impairment caused by cataracts and diabetic retinopathy were ...

Research shows vision sensitivity tests may identify dementia 12 years before diagnosis, offering hope for intervention and ...

Shingrix is a onetime vaccination, given in two doses a few months apart. The CDC recommends it starting at age 50 for most ...

G etting vaccinated for the viral illness shingles, which causes a painful rash, could potentially be the next best tool in ...

One of the telltale signs of dementia is forgetfulness, but symptoms can appear more than a decade before an official ...

Researchers at Stanford University found evidence that suggests the shingles vaccine lowers the risk of developing dementia.

New research has found people who have low levels of 'bad' cholesterol in their blood could reduce the risk of dementia by 26 ...