The risk of developing dementia in the United States is much higher than previously estimated, according to a new study published in the journal "Nature Medicine" on Monday.

New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden on the United States population will grow substantially over the next few decades.

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

As the American population ages, a new study finds the average lifetime risk of dementia for adults over 55 is around 42 percent—a higher rate than previously thought

A new study found that dementia cases in the United States are projected to double from more than 500,000 in 2020 to about 1 million by 2050.

Dementia rates in the U.S. could double by 2060 to a million new cases per year, according to a study published on Monday. "Our study results forecast a dramatic rise in the burden from dementia in the United States over the coming decades,

A groundbreaking study reveals that Americans over 55 now face a 42% risk of developing dementia, significantly higher than previous estimates. With cases expected to double by 2060, this poses major challenges and calls for urgent action in public health policies.

Often data revises our viewpoint on healthy ageing like the new study showing that the number of adults in the US living with dementia could increase from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to approximately 1 million in 2060. This was more pronounced in Afro-American adults.

A free virtual weekly education series called “The Empowered Caregiver” will begin in February to help caregivers navigate the responsibilities of looking after someone living with dementia.

With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading the implementation of the Dr.

Unveiling a looming health crisis: how shifting demographics and genetic risks are driving a dramatic rise in dementia cases.