September 24, 2024 NFL legend Brett Favre thanks God, family after Parkinson's disease revelation NFL legend Brett Favre thanked his supporters and praised God after he was finished talking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill Monday morning.
September 24, 2024 Amid Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, neurologist discusses how concussions impact risk Football legend Brett Favre, 54, announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A neurologist weighs in on how concussions and head injury can increase the risk.
September 22, 2024 Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.
September 20, 2024 During pregnancy, a woman's brain experiences 'profound changes,' new study finds A new study mapped how the brain responds to rapid hormonal changes during pregnancy, which could explain a wide range of experiences that pregnant women have, according to experts.
September 16, 2024 Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say Boosting a certain brain protein could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The University of Cincinnati researchers and an Alzheimer's Association expert weigh in.
September 14, 2024 Ex-Saints player Steve Gleason stable after being moved to hospital as Hurricane Francine made landfall Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was stable after he was moved to a hospital in the midst of Hurricane Francine hitting Louisiana.
September 13, 2024 Neuroscientist, former wrestler Chris Nowinski concludes Tua Tagovailoa 'suffered traumatic brain injury' Sports analysts, former NFL players and fans have debated whether Tua Tagovailoa should walk away from the game after the quarterback's latest head injury.
September 13, 2024 Tua Tagovailoa's retirement could cost Dolphins $124M after GM relied on jiujitsu to end his concussions If quarterback Tua Tagovailoa retires, the Dolphins will have to pay him his remaining guaranteed salary after a failed martial arts experiment.
September 13, 2024 Tua Tagovailoa's latest concussion is 'career-threatening': Dr. Marc Siegel Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior medical analyst reacts to the dangers of the NFL quarterback suffering a third concussion in two years.
September 11, 2024 COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.