HEALTH 20 hours ago Health weekend roundup includes service dogs, medical misinformation, amazing surgery and more key stories This week's health roundup includes stories of a service dog helping a woman with epilepsy, 10 big "lies" a doctor believes the medical community is telling, an amazing transplant surgery and more.
Parkinsons Disease 5 days ago New Parkinson's drug could slow or reverse progression of disease, researchers say: 'Big step forward' A new therapeutic that could slow down or halt the progression of Parkinson's disease has completed Phase 1 trials with positive results. Researchers and doctors spoke about the findings.
HEALTH June 21 AI blood test could detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms: 'Particularly promising' A new blood test could reveal Parkinson’s diagnoses up to seven years before symptoms emerge, researchers say. Experts discuss what the test means for the future of neurogenerative diseases.
HEALTH May 9 As Ozzy Osbourne announces stem cell therapy, experts urge caution, highlight risks As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that the treatment is not for everyone. A doctor weighed in on the potential risks.
HEALTH April 22 Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
Movies April 18 Ryan Reynolds praises Michael J. Fox for helping his late father with Parkinson's 'feel less alone' Ryan Reynolds praised Michael J. Fox in a Time "Most Influential People" tribute for helping Reynolds' father during his 20-year battle with Parkinson's before his death in 2015.
HEALTH March 5 Researchers find sources of four brain disorders, which could lead to new treatments In a study led by scientists at Mass General Brigham, deep brain stimulation was able to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain that are responsible for four cognitive disorders.
Health January 12 Colorado doctor prescribes ping pong treatment for neurodegenerative disorders: 'Doing something good' Dr. Antonio Barbera, a former doctor who is now living with multiple sclerosis, is founder and CEO of Table Tennis Connections in Fort Collins, Colorado, which launched its NeuroPong program in 2021.
ENTERTAINMENT November 9 Michael J. Fox gets scared amid Parkinson's disease battle, but 'the absence of fear is faith' Michael J. Fox shared that he overcomes fear through "hard won" and "hard fought" positivity after battling Parkinson's disease more than three decades.
NHL October 10 ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis ESPN announced Tuesday that longtime NHL analyst Barry Melrose, 67, will retire after he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.