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September 17, 2023

Wedding repeat: Couple says 'I do' again for benefit of grandmother with Alzheimer's at senior care home

A happy wedding day is recreated by a couple in the U.K. who wanted to make sure the bride's grandmother, who is 91 and has Alzheimer's, could be part of their marriage celebrations.

September 16, 2023

Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel suffers stroke while in surgery; doctors remove blood clot

Charlie Manuel, who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 2008 World Series title, suffered a stroke while in surgery Saturday, the team announced.

September 14, 2023

On this day in history, September 14, 1982, Grace Kelly dies at age 52 after car crash

Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco died on this day in history at the age of 52. The former Hollywood starlet left show business in 1956 when she married Prince Rainier III.

September 12, 2023

Pregnant woman with brain cancer refuses abortion: ‘Killing my baby wouldn’t have saved me’

Tasha Kann, a Michigan mother, was 20 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. When her doctors recommended an abortion, she refused -- and a year later, she's still alive.

September 11, 2023

Ask a doctor: 'How can I reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?' Here are 3 tips

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are steps people can take to reduce their risk. Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist with Cleveland Clinic, shared her top tips.

September 6, 2023

Bob Barker secretly battled Alzheimer's for 'years' before his death

Legendary "Price is Right" host Bob Barker died at his home last month at the age of 99. Weeks later, his cause of death has been revealed.

September 4, 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shows off photo with eye patch following jogging accident

Olaf Scholz, the prime minister of Germany, tweeted a picture of himself wearing an eye patch on Sept. 4, 2023. Scholz suffered an injury while jogging.

August 30, 2023

Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study

Researchers have unveiled a promising experimental blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease in its early stages, potentially becoming the first specific tool for diagnosis.

August 27, 2023

Amid ceiling fan injuries in kids, doctors recommend adding warning labels: ‘Largely preventable’

Researchers warn of the dangers of ceiling fans after some 2,300 children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for head injuries between 2013 and 2021. One tip from doctors: Add warning labels.

August 21, 2023

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.