The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.

Researchers name 14 factors for people to address to ‘hugely’ reduce risk of developing condition

More than 130,000 people were involved with the study

Resident was put at an ‘unwarranted risk of harm’, regulator rules

New research reveals potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and increased dementia risk.

A senior constable charged over the alleged assault of a 92-year-old man at a home southwest of Sydney plans to plead not guilty.

A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia.

A new study demonstrates that a blood test identifies Alzheimer's disease with greater accuracy than specialists and physicians using standard methods.

As blazes spew smoke across western US, research shows it may be worse for brain health than other types of pollution