Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and collaborators report that long-term use of tofersen, a new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a genetic form of this deadly illness, delays symptom progression and death and in about one-quarter of participants leads to stabilization or improvement.
Newswise: Latest News
New ALS Drug Stabilizes Decline with a Trend Toward Improved Strength, Mobility for Some
December 23, 2025By
Smog in the brain: Dirty air speeds Alzheimer’s decline
September 9, 2025By
Scientists have discovered that even short-term exposure to polluted air can speed up Alzheimer’s, worsening toxic protein buildup in the brain and accelerating memory loss. The research connects fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from sources like smoke and traffic directly to faster cognitive decline.
Latest Science News — ScienceDaily
Chemotherapy and Endocrine Therapy Have Different Long-term Effects on Physical Health Decline for Breast Cancer Survivors, New Study Suggests
February 28, 2025By
Newswise: Latest News
Chevron, after 145 years in California, is relocating to Texas, a milestone in oil’s long decline in the state
August 3, 2024By
Chevron and other oil firms have been sued by California, which alleges that their production and refining operations have caused billions in damage.
News from California, across the nation and world – Los Angeles Times
Alzheimer’s drug slows progression of cognitive decline in clinical trial, drugmakers say
October 1, 2022By
A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo, drugmakers Biogen and Eisai said Tuesday.
CNN.com – RSS Channel – Health
Postponed retirement slows cognitive decline
August 28, 2021By
Postponing retirement is protective against cognitive decline.
Newswise: Latest News
Depressive symptoms linked to rapid kidney function decline
May 30, 2021By
Among individuals with healthy kidneys, those with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to show signs of rapid kidney function decline over a median follow-up of 4 years.
Latest Science News — ScienceDaily
Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case
December 30, 2020By
The Justice Department says it cannot bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers for the 2014 fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, whose death became a national symbol in the Black Lives Matter movement
ABC News: Top Stories
Diet modifications – including more wine and cheese – may help reduce cognitive decline
December 11, 2020By
The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years, according to new research. The study is the first of its kind to connect specific foods with cognitive decline. The findings show cheese protected against age-related cognitive problems and red wine was related to improvements in cognitive function.
Latest Science News — ScienceDaily
The climate changed rapidly alongside sea ice decline in the north
December 4, 2020By
Researchers have shown that abrupt climate change occurred as a result of widespread decrease of sea ice. This scientific breakthrough concludes a long-lasting debate on the mechanisms causing abrupt climate change during the glacial period. It also documents that the cause of the swiftness and extent of sudden climate change must be found in the oceans.
Latest Science News — ScienceDaily
