Could this weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

Dr Tim Viney (PhD) Barbara Sarkany

More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia.

This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it.

One of the avenues being explored is the weight-loss jab, Wegovy.

Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors for developing the condition.