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Australia has a growing ageing population – and with it a growing number of people with dementia. Dementia currently affects more than 420,000 Australians, a number that is predicted to increase to more than a million without any medical intervention by 2056. Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians and the... Read More

While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains mystery, the manifestation of the disease as one showing progressive cognitive decline is widely understood. But new research suggests that the biology of this disease is not limited to the brain. Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have found what could be a new link between type... Read More

During the 50s and 60s in Australia, Fluoride was added to public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, and through water fluoridation the rate of tooth decay and other related conditions decreased dramatically. Could the same be done to prevent dementia? A new research... Read More