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Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stresses need for more data, trained caregivers, and research on interventions and prevention of dementia. She launched Mrs. Mina Swaminathan Dementia Research Fellowship. Seshasayee, Viji Santhanam, Sridhar Vaitheswaran, and Thara Rangaswamy also spoke on the occasion, noting the need for more facilities and awareness about dementia.

Hospital bosses have asked Mr Justice MacDonald to rule that doctors can lawfully stop treating Andy Casey, 20, of Mitcham, south west London

A hormone released during a workout reduces the plaques and tangles in the brain thought to cause the incurable condition

Matthew Seager’s play about the transformative power of music for people with dementia has returned to the stage.

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life.

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline. 

The therapy will build on research that resulted in 40% improved hearing in preclinical tests, researchers said.

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

There appears to be correlation between excessive internet usage and development of dementia as well

The sleeping pill, known as suvorexant, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is used to aid insomnia - now researchers are seeing if it can help slow down Alzheimer’s proteins