These 12 things can reduce your dementia risk, but many Australians don’t know them all

Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia.

Better than stitches: Researchers develop biocompatible patch for soft organ injuries
University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, San Diego researchers developed an injectable sealant for rapid hemostasis and tissue adhesion in soft, elastic organs.
AI-enabled ECG algorithm performs well in the early detection of heart failure in Kenya
An artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram-based algorithm performed well in the early detection of heart failure among health-care-seeking individuals in Kenya, according to late-breaking research presented Heart Failure 2025.
US approves first blood test for Alzheimer's
The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with newly approved drugs that slow the progression of the devastating neurological disease.
Texas' measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
Texas' measles outbreak shows signs of slowing, with fewer than 10 newly reported cases in the last week, but experts say it's not fully over.
No cardiac safety concerns reported with a pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol formulation
A pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol formulation had a good overall safety profile, including cardiac safety, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025.