Wake Forest study seeks answers on why Alzheimer’s hits minority groups harder

A study at Wake Forest University could help get critical answers about Alzheimer’s and genetics, including why data says Hispanics and African Americans suffer from the illness 1.5 to 2 times more often than Caucasians.

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“We’re looking for those who have been diagnosed. Those who have some memory loss but have not yet been diagnosed. Some who have mild cognitive impairment, and then we’re looking for people who are perfectly healthy and have none of the above,” said Dr. Goldie Byrd, Wake Forest University…

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