March 28, 2017 Architect with ALS designs residence for patients At first look there is nothing remarkable about a bedroom Fox 5 visited with its family photos, collection of DVDs, and sports mementos.
March 27, 2017 ALS in athletes: Are head injuries to blame? When Dwight Clark revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he said he didn’t know for sure if his eight years spent in the NFL influenced his chances of developing the neurological condition, but that he suspects it did.
March 24, 2017 Facial injuries are common in US nursing home residents More than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face last year, mainly from falling and hitting hard surfaces or while getting in and out of bed, a recent study suggests.
March 22, 2017 Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk - Older men who take vitamin E and selenium supplements have the same risk of dementia as people who don't use these products, according to a new study that quashes hopes these antioxidants might prevent cognitive decline.
March 20, 2017 Ex-49ers great Dwight Clark reveals ALS diagnosis Legendary San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark, who is remembered for his 1982 NFC Championship game heroics when he hauled in “The Catch” from quarterback Joe Montana, revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
March 20, 2017 How touch can shape babies' brain development For newborns, skin-to-skin contact with parents and caregivers may help shape how their brains respond to touch, a sense necessary for social and emotional connections, a new study suggests.
March 16, 2017 Does illness help young adults take charge of their own health? Adolescents and young adults coping with chronic illness may be better prepared to take charge of their own care than their healthy peers, a recent study suggests.
March 13, 2017 Adults who were preemies may face more mental health risks Adults who were born prematurely at a very low birth weight may be more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety, a recent study suggests.
March 9, 2017 Venezuela's epileptic patients struggle with seizures amid drug shortage Venezuelan plumber Marcos Heredia scoured 20 pharmacies in one day but could not find crucial medicines to stop his epileptic 8-year-old from convulsions that caused irreparable brain damage late last year.
March 8, 2017 Pot and booze tied to lower college grades College students who are struggling to keep up in class may want to lay off the alcohol and marijuana.