Alzheimer's Disease

Barbara Windsor and husband Scott Mitchell

Barbara Windsor’s widower says Alzheimer’s ‘robs you of loved ones’

Actress Stephanie Cole after she collected her OBE from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2005

Coronation Street and Waiting For God star Stephanie Cole dies aged 84

Actress Stephanie Cole after she collected her OBE from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2005

Coronation Street and Waiting For God star Stephanie Cole dies aged 84

England v Republic of Ireland – International Friendly – Wembley Stadium

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles’ death linked to heading footballs – court

The hands of an elderly woman clasped in her lap

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Paul Gambaccini

Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Danny Glover (PA)

Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Jon Snow

Veteran Channel 4 journalist Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

A blood test

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

A person sitting down in an armchair

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘make no meaningful difference to patients’, say researchers

Barbara Windsor’s widower campaigns on Alzheimer’s as he ‘owes it to her legacy’

Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’

Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study

Eye-tracking system can detect Alzheimer’s tendency, study finds

New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s

British patients trial major new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Brainwave test ‘detects Alzheimer’s-linked memory issues years before diagnosis’
Researchers suggest this could be a cheap tool for those who struggle to get a diagnosis.
Storm Newton, PA Health Reporter

Cheap supplement may protect against Alzheimer’s in women

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans – study

High demand expected for new daily weight loss pill

Weight loss jabs linked to lower dementia and stroke risk

Fiona Phillips’ husband: Alzheimer’s made her think I’d kidnapped her

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Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Nearly 8,000 people aged 65 living with dementia in Shropshire

Gene Hackman’s estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

Cameron tells Starmer ‘progress possible’ on dementia after loss of his mother

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife died of rare virus
Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26.
Mathilde Grandjean, PA

Greater menopause symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems – study

High fitness levels linked to reduced dementia chance among those at risk

Exercise could lead to brain changes that help stave off dementia, study finds

Ex-Abercrombie CEO’s dementia ‘may leave him incompetent to face sex charges’

‘Repurposing’ current drugs to tackle dementia an ‘urgent priority’ – experts

Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds

New weight loss drug target reduces appetite and burns calories without sickness

World’s largest proteins study ‘invaluable’ for understanding disease – experts

Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, study suggests

One of football’s giants – tributes paid to Denis Law following death aged 84

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

New Alzheimer’s drugs should be available on NHS, says patient’s wife

Donanemab trial patient: ‘I feel as normal as a 78-year-old can be’

Donanemab – what we know about the latest Alzheimer’s drug

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Decision expected on new Alzheimer’s treatment

New laser-based test ‘could detect different types of dementia in seconds’

New study is a promising ‘first’ in Alzheimer’s drug development

New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

All you need to know about the Alzheimer’s drug which was rejected for NHS use

Health Secretary urged to step in after Alzheimer’s drug blocked for use on NHS

New Alzheimer’s drug should not be rolled out on NHS, says spending watchdog

Charity urges Streeting to ‘act’ in wake of Alzheimer’s drug announcements

Greg Kihn of 80s’ Jeopardy song fame dies aged 75

The Notebook star Gena Rowlands dies at 94

Body fat stored in belly or arms may increase Alzheimer’s risk – study

Lady Gaga says she misses collaborator Tony Bennett a year after his death

Acclaimed video artist Bill Viola dies aged 73

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