New data on causes of death reveals more than 17,500 people died of dementia in 2024 nationwide, according to the Australian ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Some commonly used medications have been linked to memory issues and severe ...

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and we want to take this time to learn more about this disease that affects so many ...

Dementia was the leading cause of death in Australia in 2024, becoming the country's top killer disease for the first time on ...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a reminder that mortality data places Alzheimer’s disease as the fifth leading cause of death across the entire San Joaquin Valley, claiming 9,061 lives ...

To help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease, people should take a brisk walk each day, limit their TV time and do a crossword puzzle instead.

Researchers have identified special immune cells in the brain that help slow Alzheimer’s. These microglia work to reduce inflammation and block the spread of harmful proteins. They appear to protect ...

Dementia has overtaken heart disease to become the leading cause of death in Australia, with new data revealing the ...

Dementia deaths have risen steadily over the past decade, reflecting Australia's ageing population, according to the ABS.

Dementia was the leading cause of death in Australia in 2024, becoming the country's top killer disease for the first time on record, according to official data released on Friday.The data from the ...