HEALTH September 28, 2022 Alzheimer’s drug study yields positive results in early stages of disease An experimental drug to treat Alzheimer’s, made by Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen, has yielded positive results. The drug has slowed functional decline by 27% compared to a placebo.
HEALTH September 21, 2022 Drinking four cups of tea a day may lower diabetes risk, new study says A review of studies about the impact of tea on diabetes, heart disease and stroke risk shows that drinking four cups of tea a day may reduce risk by 17% over a decade; but some share notes of caution.
VIDEO September 15, 2022 Philadelphia voters say Fetterman's health won't impact their vote, citing Biden''s age and health Voters in Philadelphia shared whether health concerns over Democratic Senate candidate, John Fetterman, will impact their midterm election voting decisions.
HEALTH September 11, 2022 Sleep disruptions may be linked to mental health disorders, new study reveals Scientists from UCI reveal that disruptions in circadian rhythms may affect mental health disorders. They include anxiety, bulimia, Tourette syndrome, and more.
TERRORISM September 10, 2022 Families of FDNY, NYPD members who died of 9/11 illnesses reflect on loved ones Loved ones of NYPD and FDNY members who were lost years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks reflected on the legacy of their family members after their deaths.
HEALTH September 8, 2022 FDA panel votes to recommend Amylyx ALS drug An FDA advisory panel voted Wednesday to recommend approval for a highly-debated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug. Only two therapies are currently approved,
HEALTH September 3, 2022 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has? Actress and activist Jane Fonda announced this week that she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and has "started chemo treatments." But what is this form of cancer? Here are details.
Country August 24, 2022 Zac Brown Band announces special ALS benefit show in Nashville Zac Brown Band will be headlining an upcoming ALS benefit show in Nashville next month. John Driskell Hopkins a member of the band was diagnosed with the disease in December 2021.
Family August 6, 2022 Families caring for loved ones with dementia can get free online help in some states New York now joins five other states in providing access to a free online platform offering service tips and guidance to family members and friends providing unpaid care to loved ones at home.
OPINION August 6, 2022 Democrats' plans for drug price controls will hurt, not help Americans by squelching innovation and cures Democrats want to institute drug price controls but that means we may be decades away from a cure for Alzheimer's disease and many other medical breakthroughs
HEALTH August 3, 2022 Cognitive decline can be avoided with simple everyday exercises, new study suggests A new study presented on Tuesday shows that everyday motion exercises and activities can help senior citizens slow their cognitive decline.