SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - These frigid temperatures can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Springfield’s SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging says one big concern is slips and falls. So, if you’re a ...

Genetic differences that contribute to how long a person will live and their risk of Alzheimer's disease have been identified ...

Among the key findings, age at diagnosis emerged as the strongest predictor of survival time. For women diagnosed at age 60, ...

Research from the USF Microbiomes Institute and the MiaGB Consortium is uncovering the link between microbial communities and ...

Lundbeck’s drug portfolio faces patent expirations but shows growth potential. Find out why HLBBF stock could see upside with ...

Individuals who suffer head trauma from sports, accidents, or other causes often go on to develop neurodegenerative diseases ...

A south central Nebraska high school football coach is wanted for a felony charge of 1st-degree sexual abuse by a school employee.

More than 6 million Americans ages 65 and up are living with Alzheimer’s, including nearly 36,000 Nebraska residents.

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with ...

The average life expectancy figures from diagnosis varied from 2.2 years for men diagnosed in their mid-80s, to 8.9 years for ...

January marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month - aiming to support those living with dementia. And Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO Erin Crawford says there is promising news when it comes to a viable ...

The bitter cold and snow can be challenging and dangerous for Hoosier seniors, especially those dealing with cognitive decline.