October 24, 2024 Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some, study suggests: ‘Shifting the paradigm’ Semaglutide medications — such as Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication — have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease for certain groups, a new study finds.
October 24, 2024 Study showing puberty blockers do not improve kids' mental health not published for fear of being ‘weaponized' A doctor behind a nearly decade old study showing puberty blockers do not affect kids' mental health said she has still not published the findings because they'll be "weaponized."
October 23, 2024 Aging may speed up after death of a loved one, study finds: 'Major life stressor' Experiencing the loss of a loved one not only has an emotional impact, but it may also speed up the aging process, according to a recent Columbia study.
October 22, 2024 New cervical cancer treatment approach could reduce risk of death by 40%, trial results show A phase three UK trial found that a new approach to administering chemotherapy to cervical cancer patients improved survival risk. Researcher Dr. Mary McCormack and gynecologic oncologist Dr. Brian Slomovitz react to the findings.
October 20, 2024 Could being bilingual help prevent Dementia? Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on a new report that being bilingual could help people ward off Dementia.Â
October 18, 2024 New Alzheimer’s research reveals ‘quiet’ phase of the disease, before symptoms appear New details have emerged into how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Researchers have identified cellular changes in the brains of people with the disease — and a timeline of when they occur.
October 18, 2024 Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter Tallulah Moon, 5, has SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation. Now, the family is selling their dream home to raise money for their her life-saving therapy.
October 17, 2024 Mom describes her daughter's battle with a rare genetic disorder Golden Whitrod, an Australian mother and advocate, is desperate to raise funds for the expensive genetic therapy that could help her daughter, Tallulah Moon, overcome her debilitating degenerative disease.
October 15, 2024 Experimental ALS drug could offer new hope for patients if approved, researchers say New hope could be on the horizon for ALS patients in the form of a “breakthrough" drug, researchers say. Neuvivo is seeking approval for an experimental medication for the neurological condition.
October 13, 2024 There's been a 'massive decrease' in alcohol, drug, and smoking use: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses metrics that show Americans are getting healthier on 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Live.'