Nervous System Health - Page 25

April 11, 2025

Alcohol linked to brain damage for heavy drinkers, study finds

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

April 11, 2025

Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

April 10, 2025

'Grey's Anatomy' alum Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

The "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" star has been diagnosed with ALS, a nervous system disease that is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

April 8, 2025

Diabetes 'rewires' the brain in surprising way, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that type 2 diabetes can “rewire" the brain in ways similar to early Alzheimer’s disease. Experts comment on the link between high blood sugar and cognitive decline.

April 7, 2025

Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation

A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby's medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.

April 6, 2025

Anonymous donor paid $47K for baby's medical bills, family says

Florida parents Bill and Meg Longhenry speak with Fox News Digital about how baby Millie is defying the odds of her brain disorder — and how a stranger's generosity helped make it happen.

April 6, 2025

The 3 curses of Alzheimer’s caregivers

Over time, my first Elaine faded more and more. As the years passed, I learned a lot about how best to care for my second Elaine – the one whose mind was riddled with Alzheimer's.

April 4, 2025

Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests

Stanford researchers found that adults who received the zoster vaccine for shingles have a lower risk of developing dementia. Experts discuss the public health impact.

April 2, 2025

Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease

A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.

April 1, 2025

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and measures how far it's progressed

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another condition is causing a person’s cognitive symptoms.