New prion disease raises questions about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

PORT MORESBY: Research has identified the first new human prion disease in 50 years. The… read more

Red wine and chocolate ‘can slow dementia’

BOSTON: A compound found in some red wines and dark chocolate could be used to… read more

Latest research into dementia by leading scientist published

DUBLIN: In her very first research project at Dublin’s Trinity College, Dr Irish discovered soothing,… read more

Alzheimer’s ‘seeds’ might be transferred

LONDON: Seeds of Alzheimer’s disease can potentially attach to surgical instruments and be transferred from… read more