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

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?

A new audit office report has confirmed 100 per cent of patients with neurological conditions in the Western Trust were waiting more than 52 weeks for inpatient or day case treatment.

70 neurology patients (100%) in Western Trust waited over a year for treatment

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

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

UU researchers are working to improve dementia diagnosis and develop new treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s disease through personalised medicine. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

World-leading Alzheimer’s Disease research underway at Ulster University

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 has died aged 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

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

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

Covid-19 related deaths and excess deaths as proportion of average deaths, by Local Government District, March 2020 to December 2022

314 excess deaths & 344 COVID-19 deaths in Derry/Strabane during pandemic: NISRA

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

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

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

MAY 2020: Presbyterian chaplain Rev Lindsay leads an Act of Remembrance, at Altnagelvin hospital for all who had lost their battle with COVID-19 during the first wave.

Over 800 deaths in NI attributable to Covid-19 with dementia most common preexis...
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has published a report on pre-existing conditions associated with Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland.
Brendan McDaid

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

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to...

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind By The Newsroom

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

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Saunas really are good for your heart

Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

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Eating plenty of Marmite boosts the brain

'˜Many are in denial but it's the first thing I tell people'

Barney with some of his plants.

Devine family raises thousands for dementia research

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