FYI, the test isn't new. It's been around for a while. The study found that people with higher insulin resistance were up to ...

Deep sleep could forestall the declines in brain health that can eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form ...

So when the blood test is used in a broader population, there may be people with sleep apnea or kidney disease who test positive despite not having Alzheimer's, Day said.

Scientists have identified a simple blood test that measures insulin resistance which may also help doctors determine which ...

In patients showing cognitive decline, a new blood test for Alzheimer's is expected to make diagnosis more convenient, accessible and inexpensive than other existing tests.

Dr. Bernick says since this blood test can help with early diagnosis, it gives a person the chance to start treatment sooner.

Participants who chose not to learn their results said it would place a burden on themselves and their family members. As ...

Pinpointing who will and won’t get Alzheimer’s disease is tricky for doctors, but new research suggests it may soon get ...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 120,000 Missourians are living with the disease. But a newly approved ...

After decades of research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a test that can detect the buildup of ...