October 20, 2025 New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain A new vitamin K-based treatment could help replenish lost neurons in Alzheimer's patients, offering hope for slowing neurodegenerative disease progression.
October 20, 2025 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.
October 14, 2025 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.
October 14, 2025 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.
October 10, 2025 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.
October 8, 2025 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.
October 7, 2025 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.
October 6, 2025 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.
October 3, 2025 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.
October 2, 2025 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.