A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste

WASHINGTON (AP) — A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells use a lot of nutrients which means they make a lot of waste. Scientists have long thought the brain has...

Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires...

Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's faster and more accurately

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's faster and more accurately.

European committee says Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi shouldn't get marketing approval

Shares of Biogen slid Friday after a European regulatory committee said the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi should not receive marketing approval. The European Medicines Agency committee said concerns about the drug’s potential side effects outweigh the impact it has in slowing the...