October 24, 2015 Study analyzes cost effectiveness of weight loss programs As weight loss becomes more about health than vanity, insurers might increasingly be footing the bill for non-surgical reducing methods, researchers say. And they'll want to know which ones are the best investment.
October 24, 2015 Israel's BrainStorm says stem cell drug benefits most patients in ALS trial Israel's BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics said final results from a clinical trial of its adult stem cell treatment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were positive, with most patients showing a slowing in the disease's progression.
October 24, 2015 Biogen shortens name, expands ambitions in Alzheimer's, ALS Biogen Idec Inc has seen its market value quadruple in three years to more than $100 billion on the back of its successful multiple sclerosis drugs. Now it has new ambitions in its sights.
October 24, 2015 Long-time North Carolina news anchor announces ALS diagnosis on air A long-time North Carolina news anchor who just five months ago shared his “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” with viewers, announced his own diagnosis and subsequent retirement during a broadcast Friday.
October 24, 2015 Diet high in calories, carbohydrates may aid patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease A small study has found that a diet high in calories and carbohydrates may improve survival for patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
October 24, 2015 Study to test Alzheimer’s drugs on high-risk patients receives $33 million grant from NIH The future of Alzheimer’s research got a boost on Wednesday with a $33 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test Alzheimer’s drugs on healthy people who have a high risk of contracting the disease.
October 24, 2015 Popcorn ingredient found to be linked with Alzheimer's A recent study has found that diacetyl, an ingredient in popcorn responsible for its buttery flavor and smell, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
October 24, 2015 Ice bucket challenges get cool for charity The idea is simple: Take a bucket of ice water, dump it over your head, record it and post the video on social media.
October 24, 2015 Major mid-life stress may raise Alzheimer's risk Going through a major life crisis can have long-term consequences on your mental and physical health according to a new study, which found a link between major life stressors, like divorce, and developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life
October 24, 2015 Frequent formaldehyde exposure may put funeral directors at increased risk of ALS Researchers have discovered a link between formaldehyde exposure and an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), specifically for male funeral directors.
