Blood Test Can Alert Older Adults To Possibility Of Developing Alzheimer's In 5-10 Years

Blood Test Can Alert Older Adults To Possibility Of Developing Alzheimer's In 5-10 Years A study of the so-called p-tau217 test showed that symptom-free older adults with very high levels of p-tau217 had a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment over five years and 78% over 10 years, AP reported. Also in the news: new ways to tackle obesity; injuries in sports; and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-071526/