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April 21, 2023

Alzheimer's gene is 'no absolute indication' you'll get the disease: Dr. Marc Siegel

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the pros and cons of Alzheimer's gene testing on 'America Reports.'

April 21, 2023

Hospitals and health care facilities should drop mask requirements, medical experts say

In the Annals of Internal Medicine, several physicians — including infectious disease specialists — wrote that it’s time to remove masking requirements in health care facilities.

April 19, 2023

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement 'for a time' after his multiple concussions

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters Wednesday he considered walking away from football "for a time" after suffering multiple concussions in 2022.

April 17, 2023

Texas teen dies rock climbing, two hours later he revives: 'A literal miracle'

A Texas teen went rock climbing, suffered cardiac arrest, and was pronounced dead by paramedics. Two hours later he was alive with minimal brain trauma.

April 15, 2023

New study links gut bacteria to Alzheimer's

Former Coca-Cola consultant and TrueMed co-founder Calley Means discusses a study linking Alzheimer's disease to gut bacteria and how what you eat can impact your brain health.

April 13, 2023

NFL, NFLPA approve new helmets for quarterbacks in latest step to combat concussions

The NFL and the NFLPA announced a new quarterback-specific helmet. The headgear can reduce the severity of impacts that can lead to concussions, according to data from the NFL.

April 13, 2023

Parkinson's researchers discover disease biomarker in key breakthrough

A new tool that can reveal a key pathology of Parkinson's disease in brain and body cells has been discovered after lab testing to confirm the presence of the biomarker.

April 11, 2023

Democratic congresswoman, 54, reveals Parkinson's diagnosis, says 'don't feel sorry for me'

Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealed Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, assuring constituents that they can "empathize" but there was no need to "feel sorry" for her.

April 6, 2023

Michael J. Fox reveals wife's reaction to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Michael J. Fox revealed how his wife of 34 years, Tracy Pollan, first reacted to his Parkinson's diagnosis. The couple met on "Family Ties" in 1985.

April 4, 2023

Teenager is primary caregiver for New Mexico mom with MS: 'We're a team'

Alison Lopez, 46, who lives near Albuquerque, New Mexico, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018. She revealed how her 14-year-old son has been her primary caregiver.