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New York State Police say a missing Tioga County man has been found in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

A company best known for its brain training software is being fined $2 million for its allegedly deceptive advertising.

Sir Terry Pratchett, British fantasy author and satirist best known for his forty-volume series of Discworld novels, which included The Colour of Magic, Hogfather, and Snuff, passed away today after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A new study has shown that, in older adults, moderate alcohol consumption can improve or preserve memory.

Encouraging new research may show that it’s possible to reverse the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease—if it’s caught early.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's attorney general is trying to stop a manufacturer from discontinuing its drug widely used to treat Alzheimer's patients. He argues the manufacturer is illegally driving patients to its newer patented drug to avoid losses from cheaper generic alternatives coming out next year.

A new study has confirmed that being deficient in vitamin D can increase your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s as you age.

A recent study showed a link between heavy drinking in mid-life with severe memory loss later in life.

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New studies show that the rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries even though the total number of cases continues to rise because more people are living to an old age.