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News Articles: Alzheimer's

The first Alzheimer's blood test cleared by the Food And Drug Administration is set to make diagnosis more accessible and accurate — and change the way doctors treat the disease.

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  • Science

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

The first Alzheimer's blood test cleared by the Food And Drug Administration is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease.

May 21, 2025
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
A survey of older Americans found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and 92% said that if diagnosed, they would probably or definitely want to take a drug that could slow down the progression. The results may indicate a recent shift in openness toward testing and treatment.

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  • Science

More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds

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.

April 30, 2025
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, arrive in January 2003 at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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  • Arts & Life

An autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease

Hackman was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to the new report. The actor, 95, had been in poor health for some time.

April 29, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Older woman sitting at computer for telehealth visit.

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  • Health

Proposed bill aims to better serve Georgia’s growing aging population during police calls

House Bill 238 would expand training for officers on identifying and responding to situations where someone with Alzheimer's or other degenerative diseases needs help.

March 10, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Ken and Susan Bell, September, 2024 in St. Charles, Mo.

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  • Health

Did a new Alzheimer's Disease drug keep this patient's brain healthier for longer?

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.

February 27, 2025
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton

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  • Health

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

November 25, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
Scientists have found one type of neuron is affected early in Alzheimer's.

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  • Science

Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent

A study of cells from 84 brains finds that Alzheimer's has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially vulnerable.

November 11, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
A woman raises her hands during church at Destiny Christian Center International.

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  • Health

'It's a culture change.' Black churches aim to lead the way in dementia awareness

Older Black Americans are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Yet, awareness and resources to address these diseases within the Black community have often lagged behind. That’s where Alter Dementia steps in.

August 21, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
New blood tests that help detect Alzheimer's disease are opening up a new era in diagnosis and treatment, doctors say.

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  • Research News

New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next?

A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.

August 02, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
Family members often provide caregiving for people with dementia and it can take a financial and emotional toll.

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  • Health

Medicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients

The government is launching an experimental program to ease the burden on caregivers of people with Alzheimer's. The idea is to keep patients healthier without exhausting their families.

July 04, 2024
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By:
  • Alex Olgin and
  • Dan Gorenstein
This image provided by Eli Lilly shows the company's new Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla.  The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s.

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  • Health

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

The approval of Eli Lilly's Kisunla provides a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.

July 02, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
New insights into the brain's waste-removal system could one day help researchers better understand and prevent many different brain disorders.

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  • Science

The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes

The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

June 26, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended that the federal agency approve Alzheimer's drug donanemab.

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  • Science

FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations

Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration have recommended unanimously that the agency approve the Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.

June 10, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump have made public gaffes on the campaign trail. Experts say such slips, on their own, are not cause for concern.

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  • On Aging

Recent gaffes by Biden and Trump may be signs of normal aging — or may be nothing

President Biden and former President Trump have both experienced public memory lapses. But brain experts say such slips, on their own, are not a cause for concern.

February 14, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
Newer blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease without a brain scan or spinal tap. But some tests are more accurate than others.

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  • Mental Health

Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — if they're accurate enough. Not all are

A new generation of blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's without a brain scan or spinal tap. But only a few perform as well as traditional tests.

January 11, 2024
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
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