Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like most variations of dementia, LBD is a complex neurodegenerative disorder, and the exact causes are not yet completely ...

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, called Lewy bodies. The deposits cause chemical changes in the brain, leading to problems with thinking ...

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's ...

California nonprofit releases documentary film on YouTube to shed light on Lewy body Lewy body dementia (LBD) is an umbrella term encompassing two different but related diagnoses: Dementia with Lewy ...

New research suggests that depression in later life may be more than an emotional response to illness—it could be an early sign of serious brain disease. A new nationwide study published in General ...

Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos' mother and one of the first investors in Amazon, passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday (August 14, 2025) in Miami. Bezos said on social media that his mother had Lewy body ...

Hospice use varies depending on whether a person has Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and those with Parkinson’s may have more unmet needs, a new study finds. Researchers ...

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...

September 4, 2025 -- A team of researchers found there is a possible molecular connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. The study builds on a decade of ...