Health news

New Alzheimer’s drug gets full approval from US regulators

The treatment received conditional approval in January, but received full approval following a review of data from a further 1,800 patient study that showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 5 months.

07/07/2023

Health news

Alzheimer's hope as new drug appears to reduce symptoms by a third

People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab in the 18-month trial showed 35 per cent less decline.

04/05/2023

Health news

Early hearing tests could help prevent risk of dementia

Though there are factors increasing the risk of dementia that we cannot control, there are others we have a great influence on.

19/01/2023

Health news

Blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms emerge

Alzheimer’s disease is typically diagnosed after patients display symptoms of cognitive decline.

06/12/2022

Health news

Alzheimer’s drug fuels hope and concern after ‘breakthrough’ trial

Lecanemab was shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in early-stage patients.

30/11/2022

Culture news

Chris Hemsworth taking break from acting after Alzheimer's risk

The Thor and Avengers star has revealed an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and will now take time off the big screen.

20/11/2022

Health news

Drinking 3 cups of milk a day could prevent Alzheimer's, study says

Researchers found that older adults drinking 3 cups of milk a day had higher levels of an antioxidant that helps detox the brain.

17/08/2022

World News

Good News: ‘Quantum internet’ and a village lit up by the sea

Huge leaps in science, internet and urban planning, and two other things that went well in the world.

03/06/2022

Czech Republic

Two killed and 50 injured in fire at Alzheimer's nursing home

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening in Roztoky, a town just north of the Czech capital.

02/06/2022

Travel News

This 81-year-old man has climbed more than 200 Scottish mountains

After 636 days of climbing mountains, Nick Gardner is now halfway through his challenge.

26/04/2022

Health news

Aphasia: What we know about the brain condition affecting Bruce Willis

The actor’s family said he was diagnosed with aphasia, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities”. But what do we know about this condition?

31/03/2022

Culture news

Bruce Willis steps away from acting after brain disorder diagnosis

For an actor, aphasia could pose a huge challenge depending on how severe it is,

30/03/2022

Health news

Global dementia cases set to rise 300% by 2050

New research estimates that global dementia cases are set to rise dramatically in the next 30 years unless preventative measures are put in place.

07/01/2022

Health news

Could using Viagra prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Don't be surprised if the doctor prescribes Viagra for your memory losses: scientists claim that the little blue pill could improve brain health and reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease by 69 per cent.

10/12/2021

Health news

How London’s taxi drivers’ brains are helping in Alzheimer's research

Black cab drivers’ brains are different from everyone else’s due to the vast amount of navigational knowledge they need to store - and this is helping scientists research the onset of Alzheimer's.

09/11/2021

Tech News

Tech this week: NASA astronauts grow first ever peppers in space

Astronauts were busy aboard the International Space Station this week and a new study finds robot cats could improve the well-being of dementia patients.

07/11/2021

Health news

Have we found the secret to longevity?

Researchers have designed an antibody that can recognise specific proteins on the surface of aged cells.

25/10/2021

Health news

World’s most powerful MRI scanner delivers its first images

The French-built MRI - the most powerful scanner yet - is set to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, one pumpkin at a time.

08/10/2021

Health news

Could this tech be a game-changer for Alzheimer’s diagnosis?

Approximately 24 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s worldwide and that number is expected to double due to the ageing population.

06/09/2021

Health news

Study raises hopes of new hormone treatment for Alzheimer’s

A new study has found that a synthetic hormone can regulate a gene linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

16/08/2021