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September 26, 2017

Angelina Jolie's facial paralysis: What is Bell's palsy?

Angelina Jolie developed a condition called Bell's palsy in 2016, the actress recently told Vanity Fair .

September 26, 2017

Jets' rookie's 'perfect place to die' response to player safety question prompts backlash

A Jets rookie has found himself in hot water over his response to a question on player health and safety that comes on the heels of the largest update on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) so far.

September 26, 2017

Newly approved MS drug changing treatment landscape

Believe it or not, until 1993 there was no treatment available for multiple sclerosis (MS), with doctors turning to steroids to manage patients’ symptoms.

September 26, 2017

Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica

(This August 3rd story has been refiled to add dropped "of" to headline) Reuters Health - Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are known to raise people's risk of developing sciatica, but a new study finds that regular walking and biking may have an opposite, and just as powerful effect.

September 26, 2017

New CRISPR technique could accelerate a cure for Huntington's disease and ALS

A modified version of the CRISPR/Cas9 tool could be used to track RNA in live cells using a method known as RNA-targeting Cas9. This, in turn, could be used to cure ALS and Huntington's disease.

September 26, 2017

Tim Tebow joins fan with cerebral palsy as she sings 'God Bless America'

Tim Tebow had another heartwarming moment Saturday, joining a fan with cerebral palsy as she sang "God Bless America."

September 26, 2017

Miami Dolphins, UM develop program to study concussions in high school athletes

The Miami Dolphins play their first pre-season game Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

September 26, 2017

Mom of dog attack victim suffers fatal stroke at doctor's appointment

A Georgia mother who suffered a massive stroke last week while at a doctor’s appointment with her 7-year-old son was declared brain dead on Tuesday, just eight months after the boy survived a vicious Christmas Eve dog attack.

September 25, 2017

Alzheimer's: Does family history guarantee you'll get it?

Alzheimer's disease affects more than five million Americans and that's not counting all the family members, friends and caregivers who feel the impact.

September 25, 2017

Young people face stroke risk with methamphetamine use

Using methamphetamines may increase the risk of stroke among young people, according to a new review.