May 11, 2023 Michael J. Fox: From 'Family Ties' sitcom star to Parkinson's activist bringing hope to millions Michael J. Fox has been in the public eye over four decades. From his breakout role in "Family Ties" to his advocacy work, he's made a huge impact on countless lives.
May 8, 2023 Michael J. Fox determined to live despite 'intense pain' from Parkinson's disease: 'I'm not going anywhere' Michael J. Fox reveals that in addition to the tremors he experiences from Parkinson's disease, he's also in severe pain much of the time.
May 8, 2023 AI tool gives doctors personalized Alzheimer’s treatment plans for dementia patients A company called uMETHOD has created a tool that uses artificial intelligence to help physicians create personalized care plans for patients with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
May 6, 2023 Dr. Janette Nesheiwat: Alzheimer's drug trial is 'very, very promising' Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Live' to discuss the results of an Alzheimer's drug trial by Eli Lilly.
May 4, 2023 Boston doctors perform surgery on baby's brain while still in the womb: Infant 'progressing remarkably well' In groundbreaking surgery, an infant had brain surgery in utero to correct VOGM, or Vein of Galen malformation. The baby is home and doing well; doctors comment on the case.
May 2, 2023 Michael J. Fox speculates whether his partying could have led to Parkinson's disease Michael J. Fox says that it's "very possible" he could have done some "damage" to himself that contributed to his development of Parkinson's disease.
April 29, 2023 Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease "Back to the Future" actor Michael J. Fox, 61, revealed his changed perspective on mortality and said he doesn't believe he'll live to age 80.
April 26, 2023 Richard Lewis diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson’s disease: 'Luckily, I got it late in life' Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, age 75, announced recently he's been diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson's disease. Here's how it differs from early-onset Parkinson's.
April 25, 2023 In Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, found that taking sleep medication could reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in the brain, but there are caveats.
April 25, 2023 FDA approves drug treating rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved the drug tofersen, a first-of-its-kind treatment for a rare, inherited form of ALS.