A new report shows up to 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

An existing drug for HIV could double as a preventative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are antivirals that are ...

Alzheimer’s Association Statement on First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Cleared for Use by FDA. Alzheimer’s Association. May 16, 2025. American Perspectives on Early ...

A new study has found the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

The Lumipulse Alzheimer's blood test is the first of a new generation of tests that may replace brain scans and spinal taps to detect the disease. advertisement What to know about Lumipulse.

The latest report from the nonprofit shows more than 7 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer's. There's also an increase in people dying from the disease.

The FDA greenlit marketing for the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Experts believe this will increase access to Alzheimer’s detection and reduce reliance on expensive ...

A survey of 1,700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Accessibility links. Skip to main content; ...

Alzheimer’s disease’s impact is growing as our population ages, but much of the disease’s pathophysiology remains unclear. A study published last year in the journal Nature revealed a ...

A pause to NIH funding has researchers scrambling for contingency plans at the University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The center’s brain bank is preserving more than ...

The Alzheimer's Association's latest estimate, released in a report Tuesday, said around 7.2 million in the U.S. have the disease. It's the first time there's been more than 7 million. Advertisement ...

A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. This is a step toward a goal of scientists and doctors to one day be able to ...