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A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.

After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with Fox News Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.

Researchers from the University of California have identified a molecule called osteopontin that is linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.

Tami Burdick of Cincinnati contracted a rare infectious breast disease while on a business trip to Connecticut from a hotel shower. The infection came from a bacteria associated with water, sewage and soil.

“Girl dinners," a TikTok trend sweeping social media this summer, is sparking concern among doctors and nutritionists as a gateway to disordered eating. Here's what to know.

The Hawaii Department of Health warned this week that expanded screening and treatment are crucial steps to address an increasing rate of syphilis cases there in women and newborns.

As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

Health authorities in Washington said they were investigating the first case of the multidrug-resistant fungus Candida auris this week after a Pierce County man was diagnosed last week.

“Together," a free iPhone app built on generative AI, is designed to help aging adults and their caregivers manage daily medications and other health care tasks. The creator shared insights.

Health officials in Florida reported there was a new locally acquired case of malaria in southern Sarasota County, in addition to five cases there last month and one in May.

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Spending time in the great outdoors has long been linked to greater health and wellness, many studies have shown — and starting a garden can grow those benefits even more, experts share.

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

The FDA has approved usage of Beyfortus in babies and toddlers to protect them against the effects of the RSV lower respiratory tract disease.

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.

Patients who haven't developed a full set of teeth due to genetics will be eligible, potentially, to participate in future clinical trials for experimental medicine to regrow teeth.

A growing number of Americans are opting to leave the marital bed in exchange for a better night’s sleep — a scenario some call a “sleep divorce." A relationship expert explains.

On the heels of a WHO committee's labeling of aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans," many industry experts are speaking out in defense of the sweetener.