Biomarkers

Also known as biological markers—measurable signs of change in the body that can show if a disease is present or how it is progressing

The Latest News on Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health
Protein ‘Fingerprint’ May One Day Lead to an Alzheimer’s Test
Scientists have uncovered markers that may identify people living with Alzheimer's.
Fat Hormone Leptin Linked to Alzheimer’s
Older men and women with high levels of leptin, a hormone made by fat cells and linked to appetite regulation, may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those with low levels of the hormone, a new study reports.
Spinal Fluid Test Can Predict Early Alzheimer’s
Friends and Family May Be the Best Detectors of Early Alzheimer’s

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