HealthInside State GovernmentFrailty could hold key to early dementia diagnosis
A University of Queensland study found frail older adults are diagnosed with dementia 2 to 6 years earlier, suggesting managing frailty could help delay the disease.
A University of Queensland-led study has found that being frail appears to accelerate the onset of dementia in older people, particularly in those who show little or no signs of the disease. Dr David Ward from UQ’s Frazer Institute said the findings suggest frailty could be an important independent clinical marker to help diagnose and potentially treat dementia. […]
More from Cuppa
Coronation Street legend Stephanie Cole dead at 84British actress Stephanie Cole, best known for Coronation Street, Doc Martin and Waiting for God, has died at the age of 84.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White HouseTrump announced he is banning CNN, Politico and MSNBC from the White House, claiming they report lies about his administration.
Apple's iPhone 18 goes on sale as customers line up at stores worldwideApple's iPhone 18 is now on sale worldwide, starting at $1,199 for the Pro model, with a new AI-powered Siri and upgraded camera features.
Are tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol giving you dangerous levels of iron?A new review finds that what you eat and drink, including tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol, can affect how much iron your body absorbs, which matters if you have iron overload.
NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moonNASA found a massive new moon crater bigger than the Roman Colosseum, caused by an asteroid or comet impact two years ago that nobody noticed at the time.
Google's new 'CC' is an AI agent that helps families run their householdsGoogle has relaunched its CC AI agent as a household organiser for families, helping manage schedules, school emails, meal plans and shared to-do lists.
SpaceX to fly more NASA crews to space station under expanded $5.92 billion dealNASA has handed SpaceX a $946 million contract for three more astronaut missions to the International Space Station, extending the partnership through 2030.
Coffee on the nanoscale: Graphene oxide membrane removes half the caffeine while retaining key compoundsAustralian researchers at UNSW have developed a graphene oxide membrane that removes about half the caffeine from already-brewed coffee while keeping its flavour compounds intact.