Dementia

University of Edinburgh scientists are a step closer to being able to reverse the damage caused by MND.

Amanda Quinn, diagnosed with rapid early onset dementia, says lockdown has been a "scary" time.

The nasal swab procedure was developed by a doctor whose mother died alone because of visiting restrictions.

Nisra reports that more than a third of people whose deaths are linked to Covid-19 also had dementia.

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield says "a lot more research" is needed before linking concussions in rugby league to brain diseases.

Heading balls "no doubt" contributed to Nobby Stiles' death, says his son, following a post-mortem examination of the former player's brain.

The Covid mortality rate in Wales in November was the highest since April, according to new analysis.

The wife of Nobby Stiles says "no matter how much money" footballers earn they "can't buy a new brain" as she tells the BBC about her late husband's dementia.

Former Canada international Jamie Cudmore is supporting the ex-players at the centre of rugby union's dementia crisis.

England boss Eddie Jones says rugby's leaders must try to make the game "safer and safer" amid the current dementia crisis.

Rugby Football Union chief says a shift in tone from Eddie Jones and his England team may be needed to help the game's image in light of the dementia crisis.

Dame Barbara became a campaigner for those living with dementia, after her diagnosis in 2014.

La Fontana care home in Somerset says "a number of residents" have died with the disease.

She was best known for her role as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders and parts in the Carry On films.

Hilda and Michael Hubbard had been happy together before his dementia took hold, a report says.