Alzheimer's Disease

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

A young nurse wear holds the hand of an elderly person dealing with Alzheimer's disease

Scotland reviews whether to copy 'deeply disappointing' Alzheimer's drug block

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Egg, sausages and bacon being fried in a frying pan

How cutting bacon and sausages from meals 'will slash dementia risk'

Scottish scientists have been developing a potential new treatment for brain disorders - by infecting people with parasites.

How inserting a parasite into your brain would help treat Alzheimer’s

Scientists at the University of Dundee have discovered that a small part of an appetite-suppressing hormone called leptin can have dramatic effects on the brain, including stopping the development of Alzheimer’s in its earliest stages

Alzheimers: The hormone that could stop early stage Alzheimer’s disease

Scottish company's Alzheimer's drug trial shows promising results

A nurse holds a test tube containing a blood sample. Picture: Simon Dawson/PA Wire

Blood test could predict dementia up to 15 years before diagnosis, study shows

The new study provides the first evidence of Alzheimer’s disease in living people that appears to have been medically acquired from deceased donors

Study shows first evidence Alzheimer's could be transmitted between humans

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Jean Boht at Liverpool Cathedral for the funeral of television comedy writer Carla Lane. Actress Jean Boht, best known for playing Nellie Boswell in sitcom Bread, has died aged 91, her family said. Picture: PA

Bread star Jean Boht dies aged 91

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Tony Bennett performs at the Clinton Global Citizen Awards in New York in 2015 (Picture: JP Yim/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Tony Bennett, Italian-American singing legend

Tony Bennet performs at the Royal Albert Hall on April 29, 2007 (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

US singing legend Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

The hands of a resident at a nursing home. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Drug found to slow Alzheimer's disease in major breakthrough

The treatment of degenerative brain diseases could well become the medical marvel of our generation.

New treatments for Alzheimer's could be this generation's medical miracle

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

Lorraine Kelly sends love as Fiona Phillips confirms Alzheimer's

Dr Sonya Miller - TauRx

Breakthrough drug developed in Scotland to halt progress of Alzheimer's disease

A young nurse wear holds the hand of an elderly person dealing with Alzheimer's disease

First treatments for Alzheimer's disease 'on cusp' after drug trial

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Scotland recorded the highest weekly number of flu deaths in 20 years last week, figures show.

Highest weekly number of flu deaths recorded for 20 years

A team said the use of HRT, which helps control symptoms of the menopause, is associated with better memory

HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

Doddie Weir attended the match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield on November 13 (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doddie Weir played key role in changing government's stance on medical research

Experts have hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments after a new drug reduced memory decline among patients with early stages of the disease.

New Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for treatment

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

Joyce Langlands is trapped in a home with her elderly mother, who has dementia and is physically violent. Picture: Michael Gillen

'Bullying health bosses left me living with violent mother'

Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland have fallen, according to the latest figures.

Covid deaths fall in latest weekly figures

It is being hailed as a major breakthrough

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

Jaime Winstone playing a young Peggy Mitchell in a special flashback episode of EastEnders

Jaime Winstone speak about EastEnders role and Dame Barbara Windsor

Nick Gardner enjoys the view after another gruelling climb to 3000-plus feet

OAP climber is closing in on last of Scotland's 282 Munro peaks

The number of deaths from dementia and other age-related conditions fell 5% in Scotland last year
Pic: Getty

Number of deaths from dementia fall by 5% in Scotland

Self reflection has been credited with helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Ten minutes of self reflection could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, study s...

A person receiving a Covid-19 jag. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week in a row

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland increased by more than a third in the most recent week, figures have showed.

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week

Davie Wilson played 373 times for Rangers during an 11-year spell.

Rangers mourn death of winger Wilson - 'he loved the club with every breath'

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

Barbara Windsor has died age 83

Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

Steve Thompson is one of the ex-international rugby players taking legal action against RFU (Getty)

Symptoms of early onset dementia - and why the disease affects rugby players

An alteration to or absence of regular behaviours, such as making the first cuppa of the day, could indicate that all is not well with an individual living alone

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