The Alzheimer’s Association 2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today reveals startling statistics on the ever-growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease on our nation, including new information on growing death rates, the cost of the disease and the disproportionate burden of Alzheimer’s disease on women. “Despite being the nation’s biggest health threat, Alzheimer’s disease […]
By Elizabeth Cohen, Senior Medical Correspondent updated 2:59 PM EDT, Sun March 9, 2014 (CNN) — In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that predicts with astonishing accuracy whether a healthy person will develop the disease. Though much work still needs to be done, it is hoped the test […]