Before You Take That Alzheimer's Test, Ask This Question

Second Opinion

Before You Take That Alzheimer's Test, Ask This Question

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Published on Jul 19, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:04:00

Episode Description

New Alzheimer's blood tests are accurate, available, and increasingly advertised — but for healthy people, a positive result is rarely useful.

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