Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to know their risk before symptoms appear.

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another condition is causing a person’s cognitive symptoms.

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The hope for early detection of Alzheimer's disease 05:17. This week, Sharyn Alfonsi and a 60 Minutes team met Dr. Ali Rezai, a pioneer in what could be a revolutionary new approach to treating ...

Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but it’s never too early to be aware of the warning signs of this common brain disorder. And you may be able to detect them ...

As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.

They found that infections with the first two were linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 4 HSV-1 is typically transmitted by skin-to-skin contact when someone has an active cold ...

It’s called early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease. By studying the DNA of these families, researchers have found that many of them have flaws in related genes on chromosomes 1 and 14.

Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and would happily take a blood test to find out, according to a national survey.

Shedding light on the importance of routine vaccinations, Harris emphasized, "Our findings are a win for both Alzheimer's disease prevention research and for public health in general, as this is ...

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 ...

A wave of diagnostic tests—some here, some coming—can identify cancer and Alzheimer’s at earlier stages and predict flare-ups of other conditions. Skip to Main Content.