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HEALTH April 26, 2023

Richard Lewis diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson’s disease: 'Luckily, I got it late in life'

Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, age 75, announced recently he's been diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson's disease. Here's how it differs from early-onset Parkinson's.

HEALTH April 25, 2023

In Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, found that taking sleep medication could reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in the brain, but there are caveats.

Massachusetts April 25, 2023

FDA approves drug treating rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease

Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved the drug tofersen, a first-of-its-kind treatment for a rare, inherited form of ALS.

Artificial Intelligence April 21, 2023

AI model helps predict strokes with more accuracy, researchers say

Researchers have developed a model to predict strokes with more accuracy than current models. Study authors used AI methods and available data from when patients enter the hospital.

VIDEO April 21, 2023

Alzheimer's gene is 'no absolute indication' you'll get the disease: Dr. Marc Siegel

91±¬ÁÏ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the pros and cons of Alzheimer's gene testing on 'America Reports.'

HEALTH April 21, 2023

Hospitals and health care facilities should drop mask requirements, medical experts say

In the Annals of Internal Medicine, several physicians — including infectious disease specialists — wrote that it’s time to remove masking requirements in health care facilities.

Miami Dolphins April 19, 2023

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement 'for a time' after his multiple concussions

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters Wednesday he considered walking away from football "for a time" after suffering multiple concussions in 2022.

US April 17, 2023

Texas teen dies rock climbing, two hours later he revives: 'A literal miracle'

A Texas teen went rock climbing, suffered cardiac arrest, and was pronounced dead by paramedics. Two hours later he was alive with minimal brain trauma.

VIDEO April 15, 2023

New study links gut bacteria to Alzheimer's

Former Coca-Cola consultant and TrueMed co-founder Calley Means discusses a study linking Alzheimer's disease to gut bacteria and how what you eat can impact your brain health.

NFL April 13, 2023

NFL, NFLPA approve new helmets for quarterbacks in latest step to combat concussions

The NFL and the NFLPA announced a new quarterback-specific helmet. The headgear can reduce the severity of impacts that can lead to concussions, according to data from the NFL.

Parkinsons Disease April 13, 2023

Parkinson's researchers discover disease biomarker in key breakthrough

A new tool that can reveal a key pathology of Parkinson's disease in brain and body cells has been discovered after lab testing to confirm the presence of the biomarker.