Alzheimer's disease begins with a long period during which abnormal amyloid and tau proteins build up in the brain without yet causing any symptoms. The first symptoms are usually mild. People may ...

Stopping Alzheimer’s may begin with dissolving tiny tau protein clusters before damage takes hold.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged ...

With early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease comes the possibility of treatment to not only help manage symptoms but also slow progression to a more advanced stage. Your doctor may prescribe a type of ...

Scientists have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that can help diagnose the neurodegenerative disease while also indicating how far it has progressed. The results could help doctors ...

The drug would need to be taken long before symptoms first appear—but it could be used to help protect at-risk individuals.

A team from the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has discovered that early and sustained ...

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...