Alzheimer's Disease

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?

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

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

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

Musical director of Alnwick Allstars Linnea and husband Dave.

Singing event will raise money for Alzheimer’s disease

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

There were fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022.

Fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022

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

Public Image Limited and former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon will compete to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest while raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.

Dennis Morton

Club members present a cheque to Alzheimer’s Society legacy giving officer Katrina Avery.

Golf club raises cash for Alzheimer's Society

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

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell.

MP Alan Campbell column

Alzheimer’s disease is the commonest type of dementia. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Wiggling worms may give us a clue to slow Alzheimer’s disease

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

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Excess deaths in Northumberland reach seven per cent

Northumberland deaths up seven per cent in nine months

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...

A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's By The Newsroom

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

Saunas really are good for your heart

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

Gemma Little with a picture of her mother Anne Picture Jane Coltman

Daughter praises Emmerdale dementia storyline

Gemma Little with a picture of her mother Anne Picture Jane Coltman

Calls for more support in fight against dementia

Microbes

Scientists link virus and bacteria to development of dementia