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Alzheimer's blood marker might help detect disease years before symptoms
A marker in the blood may help detect Alzheimer's disease years before a patient develops symptoms.
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A marker in the blood may help detect Alzheimer's disease years before a patient develops symptoms.
Lecanemab is one of the first experimental dementia drugs to appear to slow the progression of cognitive decline.
Doctors may one day be able to enlist the help of a person's own system to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers studied 574 people with varying degrees of cognitive function and found formic acid in the urine of people with mild symptoms.
Drinking green tea may be another way to protect your brain against cognitive loss.
The Alzheimer's Association expressed hope over the results.
Your cholesterol levels at age 35 could give insight into your brain health decades later.
A new study finds that tossing and turning could predispose some to Alzheimer's Disease.
For decades, Eugenia Zukerman delighted audiences as a flutist and shared the stories of others as the music correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is going to test a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's Disease.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years Monday, even though the decision to greenlight Biogen's new drug has been fraught with controversy.
Their ultimate goal is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease but until then they provide education, support groups, and resources for families dealing with the disease.
The annual Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer's disease is underway, despite the pandemic.
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is known as the "Rock Star Scientist" for very good reason.
An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from those without it in several studies.
Alzheimer's disease affects some six million Americans. A new study published in the journal "neurology" finds that certain antioxidants may have a protective effect.
They hope the scan will allow doctors to identify the signs of Alzheimer's 20 years or more before symptoms develop.
Cambridge-based Biogen is developing Aducanumab with a Japanese company.
A half hour of aerobic exercise four to five times a week may prevent or slow cognitive decline.
A Melrose man is on an epic journey, cycling across the country to raise awareness and money to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
It would screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Could you moisturize yourself to better health?
It's another devastating blow in the search for a treatment for patients living with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers say an eye exam may one day identify patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms begin.
Intensive lowering of blood pressure can have a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a well-established precursor of dementia, a new study finds.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
President Biden on Sunday announced he is not running for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and quickly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out and endorse Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race was praised by members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and the governor.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller breaks down what the strategies are for both parties now that Joe Biden has dropped out. He also offers his prediction on who a potential vice presidential candidate will be for the Democrats.
Many Democratic voters who spoke to WBZ-TV said they believe Kamala Harris will be the nominee and that they will support her. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.