The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Will Dean’s mother Ronnie was diagnosed at just 49

Obesity and diabetes drugs offer a ‘protective effect’ for the brain

The readily available vaccine can cut the risk by 20 per cent

A recent study suggests that shingles vaccine, which protects against the painful viral rash, may also reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.

UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts risk of dementia, study suggests

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss.

The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it.

Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find