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August 21, 2023

Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.

August 15, 2023

Regularly breathing wildfire smoke increases risk of dementia, study shows

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel provides analysis of the University of Michigan study which was conducted over a 10-year period and explains why he is 'impressed' with the findings. 

August 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence steps in to assist dementia patients with high-tech apparel

U.K.-based start-up SmartSocks has developed hosiery that can monitor a dementia patient's heart rate, motion and sweat levels with AI and alert caregivers to potential problems.

August 9, 2023

Loss of smell could be warning sign for future Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say

Loss of a sense of smell could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in Neurology found. A geriatric psychologist shared input with Fox News Digital.

August 9, 2023

Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall mourned by celeb friends as he inspires massive spike in ALS donations

Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall is being remembered by famous friends following his death after his private battle with ALS, but he's also making an impact.

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

August 5, 2023

Bears great Steve McMichael admitted to ICU with sepsis and pneumonia

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was admitted to the ICU Thursday with sepsis and pneumonia, McMichael's wife said in an Instagram post.

August 3, 2023

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits IL over post-concussion syndrome linked to May incident

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was placed on the IL for post-concussion syndrome linked to an on-field incident more than two months ago.

August 2, 2023

Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report

An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.

July 31, 2023

US announces trial Medicare payment program for care providers of dementia patients

The U.S. government has announced a forthcoming trial of a novel payment program for dementia care coordination services under Medicare. The program will offer a 24/7 support line.