Normalising dementia as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation
Some 8.5 per cent of Malaysian elderly could suffer from dementia, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Alzheimer's disease: Five things to know
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 30 million people worldwide and remains an illness for which there is no cure.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Tuanku Zara Salim graces opening of daycare centre for dementia parents
The daycare centre which has been operating since July last year has a total of 20 dementia patients aged between 60 and 93 years old.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Alzheimer's-like changes found in COVID patients' brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together
People who die of severe COVID-19 have brain abnormalities that resemble changes seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Sat Feb 05 2022
US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in almost two decades
Aduhelm is the first treatment directed at the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Singer Tony Bennett diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, family tells magazine
Susan said in an effort to keep working, Bennett had been hiding his diagnosis.
Tue Feb 02 2021
AI can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early
Researchers say it's possible to train AI algorithms to provide much more reliable predictions.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Jins Shamsuddin's passing great loss to Malaysia - Salleh
Malaysia has lost a precious gem in the national film industry with the death of legendary actor Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Jins Shamsuddin: 'Bukit Kepong, 'Ali Setan' still linger in our memory - Netizens
The nation mourns the passing of legendary actor, Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin who died today.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Legendary actor, Jins Shamsuddin dies
Legendary actor, Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin dies at Klinik Idham in Taman Melawati, Selangor at around 5.45pm today.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer's disease: study
About one in five men over age 80 lose the Y chromosome from their blood cells, and this condition has now been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers said Monday.
Wed May 25 2016
Why do Alzheimer's patients stop recognising loved ones?
Researchers have found that the inability to recognise familiar people could be linked to a loss in visual face perception.
Tue Apr 12 2016
Nancy Reagan dies at 94; first lady was a defining figure of the 1980s
Obama said that Reagan had "redefined" the role of first lady, and he praised her for becoming an advocate for Alzheimer's disease treatments and research after her husband was diagnosed in 1994.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer's disease
New research suggests that a more positive outlook on aging could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study, carried out by the Yale School of Public Health, is the first to link these br
Wed Dec 09 2015
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer's treatment
A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say the discovery could provide a new drug target for dementia.
Thu Oct 15 2015