The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Research UK

An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.

Exclusive: Treatments near approval but lack of diagnostic capacity means NHS is unprepared for rollout, says report

A wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia have been found by researchers. The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read Further on Dynamite News

The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, researchers say.

Experts talk through the lesser-known symptoms of the condition

£5m project launched with aim of having reliable tests within five years to provide quick diagnosis

Less than two-thirds of people in England with dementia have a formal diagnosis.

Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems

The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.