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Sandra Day O'Connor, former Supreme Court justice, says she has 'beginning stages of dementia'

October 23, 2018

Sandra Day O'Connor, former Supreme Court justice, says she has 'beginning stages of dementia'

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor -- the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court -- announced Tuesday she has the "beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's."

Alzheimer's disease warning signs and prevention

October 23, 2018

Alzheimer's disease warning signs and prevention

You’re feeling forgetful: Is it just a “senior moment,” or is it actually Alzheimer’s disease?

Actress Selma Blair, 46, reveals MS diagnosis: 'I am disabled'

October 21, 2018

Actress Selma Blair, 46, reveals MS diagnosis: 'I am disabled'

Selma Blair on Saturday said she was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and opened up about how the disease has “disabled” her.

Houston mom's suspected hangover was actually aggressive brain tumor

October 17, 2018

Houston mom's suspected hangover was actually aggressive brain tumor

A Houston mother who went to bed with a suspected hangover and woke up paralyzed in the hospital is back in nursing school after undergoing major brain surgery to remove an aggressive tumor.

Newlywed bride suffers stroke during New York City honeymoon: report

October 16, 2018

Newlywed bride suffers stroke during New York City honeymoon: report

A newlywed bride suffered a stroke on Saturday while on her honeymoon in New York City, 9News.com reported.

Stroke patient's smile restored after pioneering surgery

October 3, 2018

Stroke patient's smile restored after pioneering surgery

A grandmother who "looked like a monster" after suffering a stroke has smiled for the first time in years thanks to pioneering surgery to move the nerves in her face.

Alzheimer's studies focus on prevention in healthy elderly

October 2, 2018

Alzheimer's studies focus on prevention in healthy elderly

Researchers develop 'world's first' Alzheimer's treatment, study claims

September 25, 2018

Researchers develop 'world's first' Alzheimer's treatment, study claims

Scientists have developed a new way of battling Alzheimer’s.

Ohio State Fair victim dies of liver failure year after thrill ride accident

September 11, 2018

Ohio State Fair victim dies of liver failure year after thrill ride accident

19-year-old woman has died just over a year after she suffered a traumatic brain injury in a thrill ride accident at last year's Ohio State Fair.

Detroit woman says selfies alerted her to stroke, saved her life

September 6, 2018

Detroit woman says selfies alerted her to stroke, saved her life

A Michigan woman is crediting a series of selfies she took one morning with helping to save her life after she noticed she was suffering from symptoms of a stroke.