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Health October 20

Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows

Genetic analysis reveals people with higher alcohol consumption have 15-16% greater dementia risk, suggesting reducing alcohol intake could prevent cognitive decline.

Health October 14

He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why

Doug Whitney, 76, carries a rare PSEN2 genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's but shows no cognitive decline despite his family history.

VIDEO October 14

Alzheimer's study participant defies the odds by resisting disease

Doug Whitney from Seattle appeared to be destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease — but against all genetic odds, he has eluded the common dementia for decades.

New York Giants October 10

NFL reviewing Giants handling of concussion protocol after Brian Daboll's tense exchange with team doctor

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll apologized after shouting at the team doctor during Jaxson Dart’s concussion exam. The NFL said the incident is under review.

Health October 8

Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk

Salon hair washing can trigger rare beauty parlor stroke syndrome when neck positioning compresses arteries, though proper support reduces risk significantly.

Health October 7

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.

Health October 6

Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

Researchers analyzed data from over 222,000 Parkinson's patients and found TCE exposure from metal degreasing and industrial cleaning may increase disease risk.

Nervous System Health October 3

Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery

A clinical trial of NVG-291 peptide drug demonstrates promising results for spinal cord injury patients, with participant Larry Williams regaining balance abilities.

VIDEO October 2

After paralyzing bike crash, man regains mobility with experimental drug

Pennsylvania biker Larry Williams discusses his experience with the experimental NVG-291 trial, as the injection has helped him move more freely after his accident.

NFL September 26

Gunman in deadly NFL office shooting had 'low-stage' CTE, medical examiner says

Shane Tamura had "unambiguous evidence" of chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he opened fire at the NFL office in New York, killing four including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam.

Health September 24

Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery

The family of Sophia Forchas shares an update on the 12-year-old's recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.