"First breakthrough" therapy for early onset Alzheimer's gets FDA approval
The FDA granted full approval to Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi on July 6.
The FDA granted full approval to Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi on July 6.
Leqembi is not a cure, but it is the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It first received an accelerated approval from the FDA earlier this year.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
Leqembi, from Japan's Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen, is a rare success in a field accustomed to failed experimental treatments for the incurable condition.
A half hour of aerobic exercise four to five times a week may prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults who are at a high risk of developing Alzheimer's, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Scientists found that apoE4 is only slightly different from the gene apoE3 however, the protein it produces within the body is much more damaging to human brain cells.
Could changes in your verbal pattern over time be an early indicator for Alzheimer's disease?
Authorities say 67-year-old northern Michigan man stole more than $100,000 from an elderly woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while he was serving as a lawyer.
A recent study finds that while many caregivers believe taking care of a loved one at home has provided more meaning in their life, a majority often feel alone, exhausted, frustrated and overwhelmed.
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC announced that Jerry Colca, co-founder and chief scientific officer of MSDC, presented results of a Phase 2a study at the 14th International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 79-year-old Farmington Hills man with Alzheimer's disease.
A senior University of Michigan medical school faculty member linked to a $276 million insider trading case has retired.
Radiation is often thought of for just treating cancer, but a new groundbreaking Beaumont study finds in mice that it can treat Alzheimer's.
A Grand Valley State University faculty member received a National Institutes of Health grant to continue researching how patients with Alzheimer's disease use visual cues to navigate their living areas.
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC will provide an update on the clinical evaluation of MSDC-0160, a compound being investigated in an ongoing Phase 2a trial in subjects with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, at the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation 13th International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery in Jersey City, N.J. Sept. 10.
An Alzheimer's patient is missing and Inkster police are asking for your help in finding her.
Tetra Discovery Partners LLC, a developer of new treatments for major neurological conditions based on PDE4 modulation in the brain, announced it has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement by the National Institutes of Health. \
The University of Michigan Health System has established a new phone number that connects patients and their families and friends to University of Michigan memory loss and dementia services.
If you had a family history of developing Alzheimer's disease, would you take a genetic test that would give you more information about your chances?
A new study shows that people who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
Ann Arbor-based Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX: AEN), a developer of medicines for serious central nervous system diseases, Monday reported its second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, as well as updates since the beginning of the second quarter.
Ann Arbor-based Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE Amex: AEN) Thursday announced positive findings based on further analyses from the clinical study evaluating its product reaZin along with near-term plans for its Alzheimer's disease program.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
The signed legislation will improve safety guidelines for child car seats, and education for foster care children.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2024 season on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox in a three-game road series.
With recent polls showing President Joe Biden has gained ground on former President Donald Trump in Michigan, both candidates are working to move the needle in the battleground state.
The fire department says the fire was intentionally set.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
The signed legislation will improve safety guidelines for child car seats, and education for foster care children.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2024 season on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox in a three-game road series.
The Detroit Tigers will play the Chicago White Sox at 4:10 p.m. ET on MLB Opening Day.
With recent polls showing President Joe Biden has gained ground on former President Donald Trump in Michigan, both candidates are working to move the needle in the battleground state.
Reports claim that our vehicles may be collecting vast amounts of our personal data, information that could be shared with advertisers, data brokers, insurance companies and beyond.
If you've ever felt your cellphone, smart speaker, or camera was spying on you, it turns out your vehicle may be collecting even more personal data.
The Battery Workforce Initiative creates national guidelines for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators.
Workers at Volkswagen's factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
Jeep maker Stellantis is laying off about 400 white-collar workers in the U.S. as it deals with the transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
This year's 313 Day was extra special for Detroit native Diarra Kilpatrick.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
Former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted for orchestrating a massive financial fraud that led to downfall of crypto trading platform FTX.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
More than 2,300 University of Michigan Medicine healthcare workers have joined SEIU Healthcare Michigan.
The Women's Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million, but a new lawsuit alleges the money went to pay a lavish salary to for-profit fundraisers.
Health officials say the case is in an adult who does not have prior immunity to measles and was exposed to a previous Washtenaw County case reported on March 3.
Health officials say the case is in an adult who does not have prior immunity to measles and was exposed to a previous Washtenaw County case reported on March 3.
One way Macomb County Community Mental Health is trying to reduce the stigma is through combined care.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2024 season on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox in a three-game road series.
The season opener for the Detroit Tigers is Thursday, and the team will be heading to Chicago to take on the White Sox.
The Detroit Tigers will play the Chicago White Sox at 4:10 p.m. ET on MLB Opening Day.
Dusty May was succinct when outlining his goals as Michigan coach during his introductory news conference.
The NFL's new kickoff rule is close to being a copy of the kickoff that's been used in the XFL. Here's what it looks like.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
Riney, who has spent his 46-year career at Henry Ford Health, was named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People.
Jerry Norcia has led DTE Energy for the past five years as the Detroit-based company has dealt with massive technology changes.
Trump was in Oakland County two weeks ago and said that whichever candidate wins Michigan will ultimately win the White House this November.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who is on Tuesday's ballot, will be in Oakland County this Sunday and Monday in Grand Rapids campaigning for votes.
Faith Xperience Church will drop 10,000 eggs for its Easter egg hunt on Saturday.
We caught up with some Detroit Tigers fans who made the trip to Chicago for Opening Day.
When fire officials arrived, they found the bodies of 40-year-old Christopher Spicer, a resident of the home, and 42-year-old Candace Hawkins inside the home.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the sunny NEXT Weather forecast.
The 2024 Corktown Music Festival is a three-day event that features 78 bands and four venues.