NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH

Major League Baseball will hold its first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, adding Gehrig to Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente on the short list of players honored throughout the big leagues.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a device meant to minimize the damaging effects of repetitive impacts to the head in athletes 13 and older.

Clive Davis’ rep told Page Six that the record industry legend would be postponing the second half a planned virtual pre-Grammys party following a Bell’s palsy diagnosis.

Dementia patients are at an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, suggests the findings of a new, large study that also determined those who suffer from the cognitive condition are more likely to be hospitalized due to a COVID-19 infection. 

The actor is an advocate for Alzheimer's research.

While the first blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease made headlines last week when it landed on the market, researchers say pairing the tool with forthcoming tests may offer more accurate diagnostics.

In a heartfelt Twitter message on Thanksgiving, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams disclosed that his wife, Lacey, and his mother were both recently hospitalized -- and thanked everyone who “kept a hospital bed open” for his loved ones by following coronavirus precautions.

NASCAR driver owner Morgan Shepherd has been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson's disease. The 79-year-old plans to return to the series as a car owner next year.

"Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox is not actively pursuing acting gigs due to some struggles related to his Parkinson's disease.

Nina Ambrose was thrilled to celebrate her father Roger’s birthday with him in person last month, thanks to her position at the Manor Lodge care home.