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FDA approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug leaves some 'disappointed'

June 8, 2021

FDA approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug leaves some 'disappointed'

Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.

WaPo gives Biden 'Four Pinocchios' for 'nonsensical' claim that Alzheimer's patients will soon flood hospitals

June 3, 2021

WaPo gives Biden 'Four Pinocchios' for 'nonsensical' claim that Alzheimer's patients will soon flood hospitals

Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler gave President Biden “four Pinocchios” for what he described as a “nonsensical” claim about Alzheimer's patients filling hospital beds in the not-too-distant future.

11 children diagnosed with new form of ALS

June 3, 2021

11 children diagnosed with new form of ALS

Six years ago, a teenager from Italy traveled to the U.S. in hopes of finding a diagnosis for her mysterious medical condition, which had caused her to lose the ability to walk and required her to have a breathing tube. Now, researchers have diagnosed her and 10 other children with a new form of ALS that strikes in childhood and progresses more slowly than what is typically seen with this condition.

What is ALS? MLB celebrates Lou Gehrig Day

June 2, 2021

What is ALS? MLB celebrates Lou Gehrig Day

On Wednesday, the MLB will celebrate Lou Gehrig Day honoring one of the game’s greatest while also raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the fatal disease that claimed his life at age 37 and is often referred to by his name.

$Texas girl, 3, survives freak accident with horse that leaves her with brain injury, facial fractures$

June 2, 2021

Texas girl, 3, survives freak accident with horse that leaves her with brain injury, facial fractures

A 3-year-old Texas girl survived a freak accident involving a horse at an equestrian center that left her suffering from multiple facial fractures and a traumatic brain injury, her mother said Tuesday.

Study unpacks how LSD lowers brain’s barriers

June 1, 2021

Study unpacks how LSD lowers brain’s barriers

According to new research, psychedelic drugs put the brain into a state where it can flow more freely, unconstrained by prior beliefs of how the world is supposed to work. The findings also have implications for treating anxiety and depression, the researchers said.

Mediterranean diet could reduce Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

May 11, 2021

Mediterranean diet could reduce Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

Following a Mediterranean-like diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, suggest the findings of a new study.

Bears legend Steve McMichael reveals ALS diagnosis: 'That’s what my world is now'

April 23, 2021

Bears legend Steve McMichael reveals ALS diagnosis: 'That’s what my world is now'

Legendary Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael revealed in an interview with the Chicago Tribune published on Friday that he has been diagnosed with ALS and will be stepping out of the public eye.

Tempest Storm, burlesque star who dated JFK and Elvis, dead at 93

April 22, 2021

Tempest Storm, burlesque star who dated JFK and Elvis, dead at 93

Storm had been battling dementia and other health issues in recent months

Model left brain-damaged after allergic reaction to pretzel awarded $29.5M

April 12, 2021

Model left brain-damaged after allergic reaction to pretzel awarded $29.5M

The family of a model who was left brain-damaged after having a serious allergic reaction to a peanut butter-infused pretzel was awarded nearly $30 million by a Las Vegas jury.