The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

People with recent dementia diagnosis found to have higher suicide risk

Calls for more support after England research shows those diagnosed under 65 also at greater risk

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Having this many nightmares a week may be tied to extreme brain aging

A new study suggests having bad dreams and nightmares during middle or old age may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia.

Inverse · Oct 3, 2022

These 12 things can reduce your dementia risk – but many Australians don't know them all

Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2022

Drug shown to slow memory decline in Alzheimer's patients in 'historic' breakthrough

Alzheimer's Research UK said this is the first later-stage trial of an Alzheimer's drug 'in a generation' to successfully slow cognitive decline

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022

Alzheimer's drug is world's first shown to slow symptoms in 'historic' breakthrough

The success of an experimental drug offers new hope to people affected by the cruel disease.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

‘Historic’ breakthrough as dementia drug shown to slow cognitive decline

Lecanemab found to slow decline in participants’ memory and thinking caused by the brain-wasting disease by 27 per cent

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

World's first EVER drug shown to work against Alzheimer's developed by scientists

Scientists say the development of the only drug to work against Alzheimer’s is a 'historic moment' - with regulators expected to approve the groundbreaking drug by the New Year

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Celebs running London Marathon 2022 as Strictly star gears up for gruelling weekend

Here, The Mirror takes a look at the stars who are set to take part in the 2022 London Marathon, as stars including Strictly's Tyler West, Mark Wright, and Greg O'Shea gear up to run the 26.2 mile circuit

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Major breakthrough for dementia and Alzheimer's as drug found to reduce decline

Alzheimer’s Research UK said the finding was a “historic moment for dementia research”

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022