Wildfire smoke to processed meat to blood tests: Alzheimer's research advances

Our beloved bacon is under the research microscope, along with wildfire smoke, simple blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes/weight loss drugs that may protect our brain. All of these and more were under discussion when over 14,000 researchers from around the world gathered in Philadelphia and virtually last week for the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).

“The creative energy and expertise being brought to the table to find preventions, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease are very exciting,” said Debra Antista-Bianchi, executive direct...