Alzheimer's disease

Smart pen detects Parkinson’s disease early with over 96% accuracy

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have created a new kind of diagnostic tool that looks like a pen but does something...

New blood test shows Alzheimer’s severity, guiding personalized treatment

A groundbreaking study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden has introduced a new blood test that...

Blood test offers accurate, affordable way to detect early Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that slowly takes away a person’s memory, ability to think clearly, and often their personality. It deeply affects...

Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), the aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean, has long been treasured in kitchens around the world. But beyond its culinary charm,...

Alzheimer’s blood tests may be less accurate for some people, study warns

Blood tests designed to detect Alzheimer’s disease are being marketed as quick and convenient tools for diagnosing memory problems. But new research from Rutgers...

Alzheimer’s biomarkers found in other dementias can complicate diagnosis

An international study led by the University of Gothenburg has revealed that proteins typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease—β-amyloid and tau—are also found in people...

Blood test for Alzheimer’s is very accurate in these people

A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia has found that a blood test measuring plasma p-tau217 is highly accurate in detecting beta-amyloid (Aβ)...

What cholesterol and blood pressure could say about your Alzheimer’s risk

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly happens in older adults, but age isn't...

Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start

Imagine if doctors could tell who might get Alzheimer’s disease before any memory problems begin. That’s exactly what a team of researchers from Boston...

Digital brain tests can detect dementia early and easily

A group of studies from the Indiana University School of Medicine has found that quick digital brain health screenings during regular doctor visits could...