TORONTO ― The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) has potential as an inexpensive, noninvasive test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows. In a study of ...

Combination provides cost-effective approach with accuracy comparable to positron emission tomography. HealthDay News — Impairment in both an odor identification test and global cognition is ...

The human sense of smell connects directly to brain regions responsible for memory and cognitive function, making it a surprisingly accurate window into neurological health. As people age, changes in ...

Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that impaired olfactory function ...

When we think about dementia, memory loss typically comes to mind first. Forgotten names, misplaced keys, repeated questions — these are the signs most of us associate with cognitive decline. But ...