"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." According to the NIH, Alzheimer's disease accounts for up to two-thirds of dementia cases in people 65 ...

In a nutshell: As the global population ages, Alzheimer's disease has become one of the most common forms of dementia affecting older adults. Traditional diagnostic methods are often expensive and ...

A new study conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers found that a single blood test could predict when someone is likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study ...

A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are shaping modern medicine by targeting diseases at their source through cellular and genetic modifications. The true game-changer for such therapies will lie in ...

If you're lactose intolerant, you will notice symptoms after you consume dairy. A hydrogen breath test measures hydrogen levels to check for lactose intolerance. A glucose blood test can show lactose ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona State University researchers are developing a blood test that can detect certain diseases in minutes using a single drop of blood. ASU associate professor Chao Wang and ...

The new blood test for Alzheimer's can rule out the need for PET scans and other forms of imaging in some cases. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult procedure, but the Food and Drug ...