July 6, 2023 Arkansas state treasurer hospitalized for second stroke this year Republican Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery has been hospitalized for a stroke, according to his office, shortly after recovering from one he had in March.
July 6, 2023 FDA fully approves 'novel' Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi, will be covered by Medicare Leqembi, a drug that can help treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, was given traditional approval by the FDA on Thursday. It was first approved in January for clinical trials.
July 6, 2023 Tatum O’Neal’s near-death experience caps life of drug addiction, abuse and volatile relationships Oscar winner Tatum O'Neal recently revealed she overdosed on drugs in 2020, suffered a stroke and was in a six-week coma. The revelation is the latest in a lifetime of ups and downs.
July 5, 2023 Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that brushing the teeth and practicing good dental health may help to reduce the risk of dementia.
July 4, 2023 Measles protection is paramount before traveling outside the US, says CDC A recent rise in measles cases sparked a health advisory from the CDC — which urges those who may be traveling outside the U.S. to check their vaccination status with their doctor.
July 3, 2023 FDA declines approval for Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Parkinson's drug The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Amneal Pharmeceuticals' drug aimed at treating Parkinson's Disease over concerns regarding safety data.
June 30, 2023 Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called CognoSpeak aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns.
June 29, 2023 Heads up on migraines as expert reveals tips for finding relief from 'debilitating' headaches For National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, neurologist Lauren R. Natbony, M.D., reveals common myths and misconceptions, plus advice on migraine prevention and treatment.
June 28, 2023 Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar sounds alarm on threat of brain injuries after 100+ concussions: 'Tragic' Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said he experienced more than 100 documented concussions and 80 broken bones during his NFL career.
June 28, 2023 Bernie Kosar speaks out on battle with brain trauma after more than 100 concussions Concussion Legacy Foundation CEO Chris Nowinski and former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the causes of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and changes that need to be made in football.
