Research suggests activation of astrocytes, along with the build-up of amyloid proteins, is necessary for the condition to progress
Up to one third of the UK population may have pre-diabetes, a condition that can lead to diabetes
Drugs improve outcomes, potentially pioneering the first treatment of its kind, expert neuroradiologist tells The National
Scientists hope to develop therapies that mimic the protection of genetic variants as a cure for the condition
Scientists may be able to predict who will develop memory loss and dementia faster, says expert
The Mediterranean diet has a 'protective effect' against dementia, say researchers
Millions around the world live with it, but treatment can often be delayed because it is more common among older people
Study finds people who ate the most green leafy vegetables had plaque amounts in their brains corresponding to being almost 19 years younger than those who ate the fewest
He was recognised for his outstanding contribution to global health
Experts have isolated habits that could affect risk of developing dementia in old age