The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

On Tuesday, Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) announced results from the Phase 3 INFRONT-3 trial evaluating latozinemab (AL001) for frontotemporal dementia caused by a progranulin gene mutation (FTD-GRN).

Bruce Willis' diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia has shed light on the need for stronger research and care. New York has now made history by creating the first state FTD registry — a step that could transform how the disease is tracked and treated across America.

Emma Heming Willis says daughters Mabel and Evelyn are 'grieving' Bruce Willis as he lives with frontotemporal dementia, sharing rare progress notes, a move to a second home for care, and what families should know about FTD.

A system called ViewMind Atlas uses eye-tracking and software to assess brain health.

Kicking the habit leads to health improvements even in people 50 or older

The findings add to evidence that giving up cigarettes may help prevent dementia

Research finds kicking the habit halves rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows memory loss by 20%

Research by University College London has suggested it is never too late to quit.

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis