Alzheimers April 23, 2024 Alzheimer's drug embrace slows down as US doctors' reluctance grows The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and efficacy.
HEALTH April 22, 2024 Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
Alzheimers April 21, 2024 All about Alzheimer's disease: Signs, symptoms and stages Alzheimer's disease is most common in older individuals, making age one of the biggest risk factors. Although memory loss is a main symptom, there are many others to look out for.
Movies April 18, 2024 Ryan Reynolds praises Michael J. Fox for helping his late father with Parkinson's 'feel less alone' Ryan Reynolds praised Michael J. Fox in a Time "Most Influential People" tribute for helping Reynolds' father during his 20-year battle with Parkinson's before his death in 2015.
HEALTH April 15, 2024 Ask a doctor: ‘How can I improve my posture?’ 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York City, about the importance of good posture and how to achieve it.
HEALTH April 14, 2024 Fake Botox claims, puberty blocker dangers and more led top Health news this week This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — and get fully prepped for the week ahead.
Health April 10, 2024 Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing symptoms.
Portland Trail Blazers April 6, 2024 Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch steps down amid ALS diagnosis: 'I am devastated and overwhelmed' Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch took to social media to share the somber news of his ALS diagnosis and his departure from radio.
HEALTH April 1, 2024 CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe' An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.
Rare Diseases March 26, 2024 Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’ For those afflicted with a rare disorder known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), facial features appear distorted, even "demonic," according to researchers from Dartmouth College.
Illness March 17, 2024 Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm Rapper and producer Dr. Dre says he suffered three strokes in 2021 while in the hospital, where he was originally treated for a brain aneurysm.