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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauran Neergaard

Looking to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms but doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and you don’t need a test before trying to lower the risk.

The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared four blood tests to help doctors diagnose whether Alzheimer’s is behind someone’s memory problems or other cognitive symptoms.

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