Nation Aug 29 Utah Supreme Court blocks firing squad execution of prisoner with dementia By Matthew Brown, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press
Science Aug 28 4 things to know about a new study on lithium and Alzheimer’s disease A recent study from Harvard Medical School asks whether the element lithium might be a key factor in whether someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. By Genesis Magpayo
Health Jul 30 Watch 6:34 Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Health Mar 01 Watch 6:50 Dementia risk in the U.S. after age 55 higher than previously thought, study finds A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Science Dec 20 The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024 A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year. By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine
Jul 29 Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other air pollution, dementia research finds By Associated Press Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia. Continue reading
Jul 02 FDA approves 2nd Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow dementia By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Kisunla is not a cure and slows worsening memory and cognitive problems by about seven months. Continue reading
Feb 27 Wendy Williams docuseries producers say they didn’t know she had dementia By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press "Where is Wendy Williams?", a two-part docuseries, aired Saturday and Sunday on Lifetime. Continue reading
Feb 23 Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD. It affects parts of the brain controlling behavior and language. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 5:59 How Rosalynn Carter reduced stigma around mental health and caregiving By William Brangham Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. That news comes about three months after it was announced her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, was moving into hospice care. Caregiving has been a major focus of Mrs. Carter’s… Continue watching