The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

The finding is based on more than 1,200 people tracked for over 30 years - starting when they were at school

Globally, more than 55 million people have dementia with 10 million new cases diagnosed every year

Former All Black Geoff Old and his wife, Irene, are struggling to get the condition taken seriously by the game’s authorities

The sleepy village is home to around 300 people

Abdul Wase, 18, helped created an app with National Museums Liverpool

Brian Ridge has been able to maintain the special bond he has with his wife, Denise Brown, but strict visitor limits in West Australian aged care homes are creating heartache for larger families — and they are expected to remain in place for some time to protect our most vulnerable.

Scientists suggest a healthy lifestyle in middle age could reduce the risks of developing dementia

Australians will only rely upon the mainstream media as an essential part of our civic and democratic life if they can trust we are able to expose the spin and lies and misinformation, and deliver the facts and truth, writes Ita Buttrose.

And another study has been published linking dementia with vitamin D levels.

Making sure youngsters eat well and exercise can pay dividends later in life, scientists say

The UK counts more than 42,000 people with young-onset dementia, who are also afflicted by life-altering symptoms. This risk could be significantly reduced by managing certain conditions, says new research