Dementia cases in the U.S. are projected to double by 2060, with approximately one million new diagnoses annually, according to a study led by Johns Hopkins University. The research revealed that ...

Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men.

Huge pressure' The report from Dr Brink said the island needed to focus on preventing illnesses as well as treating them. Mrs ...

The lack of proper blood flow deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage or death of brain tissue.