By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Researchers have developed an antibody that can reduce Alzheimer's-like brain damage in lab mice — inspired by the case of one woman with remarkable resistance to…

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- For a subset of patients with advanced lung cancer, radiation therapy can sometimes substantially extend their lives. Now a new study hints that a blood test…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. While some past research…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 -- Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight…

By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests. “Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,” said lead…

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Oct. 7, 2023 -- It’s time to get the flu shot. They’re important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Americans who haven't been to college appear to be a risk group for drug overdose deaths. Deaths due to overdose increased among less-educated Americans, with the…