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The first in vitro diagnostic device that uses blood samples to detect Alzheimer disease has been granted marketing clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Fish oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, and can be found in supplements or in fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel.