July 15, 2024 New drug for stiff person syndrome granted designation to speed up development: ‘Thrilled for the community’ Kyverna Therapeutics’ new drug, KYV-101, has been designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT), the company announced on Monday.
July 14, 2024 Stroke signs, symptoms, recovery and preventative measures: Life changes a survivor may face Most strokes are preventable. Expert offers insight on the underlying factors that cause a stroke and the challenging road to recovery many survivors face.
July 10, 2024 White House corrects record on Biden's physician, Parkinson's expert meeting, says it was for president's care The White House corrected the record after press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that a meeting between Dr. Kevin O’Connor and Dr. Kevin Cannard was not related to President Biden's care.
July 9, 2024 Browns great Bernie Kosar reveals Parkinson's, liver disease diagnoses: 'I felt like death' Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar revealed in a recent interview he's been diagnosed with liver disease and Parkinson's.
July 9, 2024 Early dementia often has a surprising warning sign, report says: 'Financial consequences' Financial trouble is often one of the early signs of dementia, according to a new report. Monica Moreno, senior director of care and support at the Alzheimer’s Association, offers tips for families.
July 9, 2024 Former WH doc says KJP citing 'security reasons' to withhold info about Parkinson's doc a 'ridiculous excuse' A former White House physician argued that privacy and security are bad excuses to withhold information about a Parkinson's expert visiting the White House's clinic.
July 8, 2024 Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s Karine Jean-Pierre took a barrage of questions about President Biden’s health during a press briefing on July 8, and denied he is being treated for Parkinson’s disease.
July 8, 2024 After Biden’s 'terrible' debate, health experts warn of denial dangers, call for investigation of symptoms Amid the fallout from Joe Biden’s lackluster performance at the first presidential debate on June 27, experts continue to react to potential signs of cognitive decline in the 46th president.
July 7, 2024 New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.
July 6, 2024 Alzheimer’s on mother’s side of the family could increase disease risk, study finds Having a mother with Alzheimer’s could lead to a higher risk of inherited disease than a paternal history, according to a recent study from Mass General Brigham. Researchers and doctors explain.