The lumipulse blood test brings renewed hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment for millions of people facing the uncertainty of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Research has suggested a link between herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The HSV-1 infection is most commonly associated with cold sores. Individuals ...

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 ...

Thousands of people have paid for Dale Bredesen’s unconventional program to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms. The medical establishment says there’s little to no proof it works.

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.

Alzheimer's affects an estimated 7.2 million people in the U.S. age 65 and over, with 74 percent of those patients aged 75 or older, according to the Alzheimer's Association 2025 Disease Facts and ...

The test, developed by Fujirebio Diagnostics, measures the ratio of two proteins in the blood. The ratio is correlated with amyloid plaques in the brain—a hallmark of Alzheimer's that, until now ...

Research shows that NRTIs, antiviral drugs used for HIV, could prevent Alzheimer's by blocking inflammasomes, offering a promising path for drug repurposing.

Of course, not every case of Alzheimer’s will respond the same way. The study was relatively small, and most participants had sporadic (non-genetic) Alzheimer’s, which is more likely to be ...

Association of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor use with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease risk. Alzheimer's & Dementia , 2025; 21 (5) DOI: 10.1002/alz.70180 Cite This Page : ...

UVA’s Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati and his team previously uncovered a potential way certain HIV medications might help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. That promising finding prompted them to analyze two of ...

A recent study reveals that individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may exhibit difficulties with turning while walking. Researchers utilized virtual reality to identify ...