Medicines that affect the brain, such as antipsychotics and certain sleep drugs, are widely used in older adults. These drugs ...

Many people take medicines every day to manage common health problems like high blood pressure, allergies, or depression.

Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and ...

A few common medications, like statins or drugs to treat high blood pressure, appear to help lower the risk for dementia. But ...

Some everyday medications, from anxiety pills to allergy tablets, can quietly impact your memory and even raise your long-term dementia risk. Research links certain drugs, especially those with ...

Weight loss and diabetes drugs may reduce brain damage linked to Alzheimer’s, but human studies show mixed results.

Commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, a study has found. "Our message is to be careful when using these medicines," said U.S. Navy neurologist Dr. Jack Tsao, ...

Is memory loss interfering with your daily life? Most people are familiar with some of the things that can impair memory, including alcohol and drug abuse, head injuries, stroke, sleep deprivation, ...

Cholinesterase inhibitors prevent the breakdown of a type of neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Doctors may prescribe this medication for certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s ...