There’s a big debate happening right now about whether knowing your Alzheimer’s risk is a good or a bad thing. On the one hand, it can give you time to plan and even take steps to change your health; ...

Millions of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease each year, comprising 60% to 70% of dementia cases worldwide. While ...

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger ...

Globally, approximately 139 million people are expected to have Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important tool for identifying changes in brain structure that ...

Experts continue to discuss whether knowing your Alzheimer's risk is worthwhile or not. A new study found that a certain type of brain scan can detect people who have early brain changes linked to ...

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage.

—While MRI can detect abnormal atrophy during preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, atrophy assessment should be tailored to the targeted disease stage and intended use. Structural magnetic resonance ...