A newly approved blood test can help rule out some cases based on the amount of amyloid in the brain. A neurology professor ...

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive ...

"Going after a few diseases, where Alzheimer's is number one by quite a bit, the imperative is very, very clear," Gates added ...

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

The roadmap to fighting Alzheimer’s disease is a matter of updating government policy to match the current science.

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and we want to take this time to learn more about this disease that affects so many ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Amyloid plaques (depicted in orange) are a central feature of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. A ...

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease ...

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain ...

The problems of accuracy, privacy, and access to follow-up care mean the new diagnostics available online fall short of an ...