May 20, 2025 Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn Fatigue after a transient ischemic attack may persist due to brain healing, inflammation and sleep disturbances, according to a new study in Neurology.
May 16, 2025 First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA The FDA has cleared the first-ever blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, which the agency says reduces the need for costly and invasive procedures.
May 15, 2025 Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.
May 10, 2025 Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.
May 7, 2025 Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.
May 5, 2025 Montel Williams opens up about his multiple sclerosis diagnosis TV host Montel Williams recalls the grim news his doctor delivered when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in an exclusive Fox Nation episode of 'Sean.'
May 1, 2025 Ice bucket challenge revival for mental health sparks controversy among ALS community Once a viral fundraiser for ALS, the Ice Bucket Challenge has resurfaced to benefit the mental health group Active Minds, drawing backlash from some in the ALS community.
May 1, 2025 In Ice Bucket Challenge revival, girls get dumped with ice water for mental health The viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been relaunched for mental health awareness. Watch as a new generation participates.
April 30, 2025 Alzheimer’s brain treatment shows promising results in new study Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have developed a groundbreaking therapy for Alzheimer’s disease by using stem cells to program human immune cells for targeted treatment.
April 29, 2025 Alzheimer's rates have reached staggering number as experts call for change Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to know their risk before symptoms appear.