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September 24, 2024

Amid Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, neurologist discusses how concussions impact risk

Football legend Brett Favre, 54, announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A neurologist weighs in on how concussions and head injury can increase the risk.

September 22, 2024

Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests

Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 20, 2024

During pregnancy, a woman's brain experiences 'profound changes,' new study finds

A new study mapped how the brain responds to rapid hormonal changes during pregnancy, which could explain a wide range of experiences that pregnant women have, according to experts.

September 16, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say

Boosting a certain brain protein could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The University of Cincinnati researchers and an Alzheimer's Association expert weigh in.

September 14, 2024

Ex-Saints player Steve Gleason stable after being moved to hospital as Hurricane Francine made landfall

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was stable after he was moved to a hospital in the midst of Hurricane Francine hitting Louisiana.

September 13, 2024

Neuroscientist, former wrestler Chris Nowinski concludes Tua Tagovailoa 'suffered traumatic brain injury'

Sports analysts, former NFL players and fans have debated whether Tua Tagovailoa should walk away from the game after the quarterback's latest head injury.

September 13, 2024

Tua Tagovailoa's retirement could cost Dolphins $124M after GM relied on jiujitsu to end his concussions

If quarterback Tua Tagovailoa retires, the Dolphins will have to pay him his remaining guaranteed salary after a failed martial arts experiment.

September 13, 2024

Tua Tagovailoa's latest concussion is 'career-threatening': Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News senior medical analyst reacts to the dangers of the NFL quarterback suffering a third concussion in two years.

September 11, 2024

COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds

The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.

September 9, 2024

Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association

New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are at risk. Experts weigh in on causes and prevention.