Changing the amount of anesthesia doesn't seem to affect post-surgery delirium for older patients.

Providing less than an hour of help to an elderly person can take a surprising emotional toll on older caregivers.

Surprisingly few Americans shared "fake news" on Facebook during the 2016 election season, but some of us were more likely to do so than others.

For older adults, having a glass of wine or two per day after a heart failure diagnosis won't make the condition worse.

And the number of people living with dementia could more than double again by 2050, researchers say.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome develop metabolic syndrome earlier than women without the condition, research shows.

Middle-aged or elderly people who gain or lose weight may have an increased death risk, a new study shows.

In a small study, MRI brain scans predicted with 89 percent accuracy who would go on to develop dementia within three years.

Homes with poor sanitation and roach-tolerant residents may be more likely to have cockroach infestations than cleaner homes.

Older adults who have lost teeth may be at higher risk for malnutrition. "The mouth is the entry way for food and fluid intake."