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Emma Heming Willis Reveals Toll of Bruce Willis's Dementia

In a raw and emotional interview, Emma Heming Willis opens up about the 'grief and sadness' of caring for her husband, action icon Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and her mission to support other care partners.

Demi Moore on Bruce Willis's Dementia & Her Father's Illness

Hollywood icon Demi Moore opens up in a raw and emotional new interview about the profound impact of ex-husband Bruce Willis's dementia battle, revealing it forced her to re-live the grief of losing her own father to the same disease.

Uganda Opens Pioneering mRNA Vaccine Facility

Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa

A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.

Pope Condemns Child Exploitation in Uganda

In a powerful address during his African tour, Pope Francis denounced the 'ugly darkness' of child exploitation in Uganda, urging society to protect its most vulnerable members.

Prebiotic Protein Powder May Boost Memory & Fight Dementia

Groundbreaking research from the University of Surrey suggests a daily dose of a specific prebiotic protein powder could significantly improve memory and cognitive function in older adults, offering a potential breakthrough in the fight against dementia.

Tap Water Lithium Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Groundbreaking research from the UK suggests trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may significantly reduce dementia risk. Discover how this common element could revolutionise preventive brain health strategies.

Compulsive Eating: Early Warning Sign of Dementia Revealed

Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a compulsive eating syndrome, dubbed 'Filler Food' fixation, as a key early warning sign of devastating Frontotemporal Dementia. Experts warn recognising these symptoms could revolutionise early diagnosis.

Eye test may predict Alzheimer's 12 years early, study finds

A groundbreaking study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL suggests a simple, routine eye test could detect early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease up to 12 years before diagnosis, potentially transforming early screening.

Bruce Willis: Family's Love Amidst Dementia Battle

An intimate look at Hollywood legend Bruce Willis's life after his devastating frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, and how his wife Emma Heming Willis and ex-wife Demi Moore have united to create a sanctuary of love and care for the beloved 'Die Hard' star

Emma Heming Willis on Bruce's dementia battle

Emma Heming Willis gives a raw and emotional account of the daily challenges and 'grief' of caring for her husband, action star Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

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