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October 26, 2021

'Kissing disease’ among teenagers may trigger multiple sclerosis: report

Infectious mononucleosis – also known as "mono" or "the kissing disease" – in childhood or adolescence is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult, according to a new study.

October 13, 2021

Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say

Researchers have reportedly found warning signs in the blood that could indicate impending dementia.

September 14, 2021

Former NFL player Tim Green opens up to Brian Kilmeade about living with ALS

Former NFL player and FOX NFL broadcaster Tim Green opened up Tuesday about living with ALS and his new book "The Final Season."

September 9, 2021

Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?

Sleep is key in the healthy aging process, with disruptions linked to outcomes like greater risk of depression, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. But how much sleep is ideal as older adults progress into late life?

September 7, 2021

Lab-grown mini brains mimic Parkinson’s disease, researchers say

Researchers have grown miniature brains in laboratory dishes to mirror Parkinson’s disease, learn how it progresses and study new treatments, Duke-NUS Medical School announced Tuesday, in what was reported as a first-time feat.

August 31, 2021

Antibody drug cuts moderate Alzheimer’s decline, Swiss biotech cautions over results

A Phase 2 trial involving an investigational monoclonal antibody drug, semorinemab, targeting the tau protein, reduced cognitive decline among adults with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease by about 44%, Swiss biotech AC Immune announced Tuesday.

August 16, 2021

Selma Blair says she's 'in remission' from multiple sclerosis: 'My prognosis is great'

Selma Blair said it's a result of undergoing hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.

August 10, 2021

Christina Applegate multiple sclerosis diagnosis: What are the warning signs?

Actress Christina Applegate revealed a recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis to fans on Monday, but what is the chronic disease and what are the warning signs?

August 10, 2021

Christina Applegate reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

August 9, 2021

Scientists look to blood tests to spot dementia risk early on

A recent study out of Mississippi indicated a blood test was useful in determining patients facing an increased risk in cognitive decline, decades ahead of symptom onset.