The Alzheimer's Screening Conundrum: Politics Trumps Science The US health secretary's call for better Alzheimer's screening is a timely reminder that politics continues to hinder progress in this critical area of healthcare, despite advances in research.
Alzheimer's disease affects 7. 4 million Americans over 65 and an estimated 200,000 in middle age, making early detection and prevention crucial.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), responsible for issuing recommendations on preventive services, has been prevented from meeting since March 2025 by the Trump administration.