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October 28, 2023

Dog alerts family, saves Texas teenager from life-threatening stroke: 'Keeping guard'

A teenage boy in Spring, Texas, may owe his life to the family dog, who saved him from a potentially deadly stroke. Gabriel Silva's mother speaks with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about the event.

October 27, 2023

49ers' Brock Purdy practices fully after concussion diagnosis, could play against Bengals

Second-year signal-caller Brock Purdy took a significant step forward Friday and appears to be on track to take the field for this Sunday's 49ers-Bengals game.

October 27, 2023

Colorado woman with Alzheimer’s is still vibrant after more than 4 years: ‘I refuse to surrender’

Since her Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2019, a Colorado woman has refused to give in to the disease. Rebecca Chopp, PhD, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital how she remains mentally sharp after 4½ years.

October 26, 2023

Alzheimer’s risk is reduced among women who follow the DASH diet in their 40s, study finds

Women over 40 who adopt the DASH diet could have a lower risk of cognitive decline as they age, says a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

October 22, 2023

Dementia’s staggering financial cost is revealed in new report: It's ‘bankrupting families’

Among people who were diagnosed with dementia, health care costs more than doubled within the first eight years, and they also experienced more than a 60% reduction in their net worth.

October 20, 2023

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

October 14, 2023

Jets' Sauce Gardner surprisingly ruled out with concussion despite feeling 'perfectly fine'

The New York Jets announced Saturday that cornerback Sauce Gardner will miss Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a concussion.

October 12, 2023

Rob Gronkowski discusses new charity venture with longtime girlfriend, how they both have been affected by ALS

Rob Gronkowski and longtime girlfriend Camille Kostek co-founded Voomerang, a platform to make fundraising more engaging, entertaining and meaningful.

October 10, 2023

ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis

ESPN announced Tuesday that longtime NHL analyst Barry Melrose, 67, will retire after he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

October 7, 2023

Former MLB pitcher Jim Poole dead at 57 after battle with ALS

Jim Poole, a former MLB relief pitcher, died Friday at the age of 57 after a bout with ALS, two years after he was diagnosed with the disease.