Nervous System Health - Page 58

May 4, 2023

Boston doctors perform surgery on baby's brain while still in the womb: Infant 'progressing remarkably well'

In groundbreaking surgery, an infant had brain surgery in utero to correct VOGM, or Vein of Galen malformation. The baby is home and doing well; doctors comment on the case.

May 2, 2023

Michael J. Fox speculates whether his partying could have led to Parkinson's disease

Michael J. Fox says that it's "very possible" he could have done some "damage" to himself that contributed to his development of Parkinson's disease.

April 29, 2023

Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease

"Back to the Future" actor Michael J. Fox, 61, revealed his changed perspective on mortality and said he doesn't believe he'll live to age 80.

April 26, 2023

Richard Lewis diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson’s disease: 'Luckily, I got it late in life'

Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, age 75, announced recently he's been diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson's disease. Here's how it differs from early-onset Parkinson's.

April 25, 2023

In Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, found that taking sleep medication could reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in the brain, but there are caveats.

April 25, 2023

FDA approves drug treating rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease

Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved the drug tofersen, a first-of-its-kind treatment for a rare, inherited form of ALS.

April 21, 2023

AI model helps predict strokes with more accuracy, researchers say

Researchers have developed a model to predict strokes with more accuracy than current models. Study authors used AI methods and available data from when patients enter the hospital.

April 21, 2023

Alzheimer's gene is 'no absolute indication' you'll get the disease: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the pros and cons of Alzheimer's gene testing on 'America Reports.'

April 21, 2023

Hospitals and health care facilities should drop mask requirements, medical experts say

In the Annals of Internal Medicine, several physicians — including infectious disease specialists — wrote that it’s time to remove masking requirements in health care facilities.

April 19, 2023

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement 'for a time' after his multiple concussions

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters Wednesday he considered walking away from football "for a time" after suffering multiple concussions in 2022.