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February 27, 2025

Spurs' Gregg Popovich says he will sit out remainder of season as he recovers from stroke

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich informed his team Thursday he will not be returning this season as he recovers from a November stroke.

February 26, 2025

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

February 25, 2025

GOP senator suffers seizure, brain bleed after falling on ice

Sen. Kevin Cramer said he is recovering in North Dakota after falling and hitting his head over the weekend.

February 25, 2025

Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.

February 23, 2025

Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study

A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults. A doctor weighed in.

February 22, 2025

Legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich not expected to return this season, future uncertain after stroke: report

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is reportedly not expected to return this season, and his future is uncertain he continues to recover from a stroke.

February 20, 2025

Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

February 15, 2025

Woman with 5% chance of survival after ski accident makes 'miracle' recovery

A young British woman, age 23, was given just a 5% chance of survival after a life-threatening skiing accident — and shared the story of her “miracle" recovery.

February 7, 2025

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal muscle atrophy, even restoring the capability to walk.

February 6, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne says, ‘I can’t walk … but I’m still alive,’ ahead of final Black Sabbath performance

Ozzy Osbourne spoke about his health on his radio show, saying he "can't walk" but is grateful to still be alive ahead of his Black Sabbath reunion show.