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August 9, 2021

Scientists look to blood tests to spot dementia risk early on

A recent study out of Mississippi indicated a blood test was useful in determining patients facing an increased risk in cognitive decline, decades ahead of symptom onset.

July 20, 2021

Puzzles, card games later in life may delay Alzheimer’s onset by five years, study finds

Playing puzzles, card games, reading books and engaging in other mentally stimulating activities later in life can help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s dementia by five years, researchers found.

July 15, 2021

Cleveland Clinic won't carry controversial Alzheimer's drug

The Cleveland Clinic said it will not carry Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug after a panel of experts “reviewed all available scientific evidence on this medication.”

July 1, 2021

Does new Alzheimer's drug work? Answers may miss 2030 target

When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.

June 27, 2021

Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism.

June 21, 2021

FDA adviser who resigned over Alzheimer's drug says 'no good evidence' it works

One of the FDA advisory panel members who resigned after the agency granted Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Accelerated Approval has said "the drug showed no good evidence that it worked."

June 19, 2021

Virginia man to row 24 hours straight to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer's association

A Virginia man is raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease by rowing for 24 hours straight – possibly setting a world record in the process. 

June 16, 2021

Biogen's debated Alzheimer's drug given to first patient

A Rhode Island man became the first patient worldwide to receive Biogen’s hotly debated Alzheimer’s drug outside of a clinical trial on Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.

June 15, 2021

New treatment slows Alzheimer’s progression in monkeys, researchers claim

A new treatment triggered immune cells to clear out toxic plaque buildup and slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease in monkeys, researchers claim.

June 10, 2021

2 FDA committee members resign over Biogen Alzheimer's drug approval

Fallout over the FDA’s recent decision to grant Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug accelerated approval has seen two advisory panel members resign.