What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?

While a blood test to look for Alzheimer’s is a monumental leap, and is a great source of hope, we need to remember that a ...

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 ...

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 earlier Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed, the better the outcomes; however, it can be hard to diagnose the disease in its earliest stages. The United States Food and Drug Administration ...

With two new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease approved in recent years, there’s growing hope for people at risk of the memory-robbing condition. But tests to detect the condition still lag behind.

The promise of early Alzheimer’s detection through innovative blood tests has hit a concerning roadblock. Recent research exposes significant accuracy disparities between racial groups, raising ...

A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, ...

BGI Genomics and Roche Diagnostics have rolled out tests for Alzheimer's disease in China, the companies ​said, in an effort ...