June 7, 2017 Dad with ALS stands and walks to 'tap out' his graduating son Frankie Sanchez Sr. served his country as a member of the Army for nearly 23 years. His son, Frankie Sanchez Jr., followed in his footsteps and joined the Air Force.
June 6, 2017 Water boxing program provides relief, support for Parkinson's disease patients It’s a beautiful Monday morning in February, but the six boxers who show up for their group fitness class at the YMCA in Randolph, New Jersey, waste little time discussing the weather.
June 2, 2017 Metals and nutrients found in baby teeth linked to autism risk, research suggests Differences in exposure to certain metals and nutrients like lead and zinc in the womb and in early childhood may affect a child's risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers say.
June 1, 2017 Walking linked to improved brain function A moderate-intensity walking regimen may reduce symptoms of mild cognitive impairment that are linked to poor blood vessel health in the brain, a small study suggests.
June 1, 2017 Alzheimer's deaths jump 54 percent in US U.S. deaths from Alzheimer's disease rose by more than 50 percent from 1999 to 2014, and rates are expected to continue to rise, reflecting the nation's aging population and increasing life expectancy, American researchers said on Thursday.
June 1, 2017 Post-game interviews may hold CTE clues for athletes With head injuries a growing concern within football and other contact sports, researchers believe they may have found a way to test for CTE before a patient is dead, the New York Times reports.
May 30, 2017 Terminally ill man rebuilds donated bikes for local kids A terminally ill man in Massachusetts has spent the last few years rebuilding and fixing donated bicycles so that children can enjoy riding a bike regardless of their financial situation.
May 24, 2017 Frates family struggling to cover cost of ALS care Pete Frates became a household name after he and his family raised more than $250 million through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
May 23, 2017 NFL great Nick Buoniconti diagnosed with dementia: 'I would not have played' NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti can’t tie his shoes or read a book anymore, nor can he believe the game he loved so much has robbed him of life’s smallest joys.
May 22, 2017 FDA approves second drug to treat ALS The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it approved a new drug to help treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.