Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...

Burlington-based Labcorp has launched the first blood-based test cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for aiding in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

A new blood test that detects a hallmark of Alzheimer's is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease. The test, the first of its kind to be cleared by the Food and Drug ...

Scientists have long known of a link between loss of smell and dementia — mainly because the plaque buildup that signals dementia initially occurs in parts of the brain related to memory and smell.

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 ...

Dr Narinder Kapur, a consultant neuropsychologist and visiting professor of neuropsychology at University College London, ...

From a blood test to the unexpected role of lithium, these findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the ...

A less invasive test for Alzheimer’s is a big advance. But it’s not perfect and is not meant to screen healthy people.