7 hours ago
Kylie Vincent's multiple sclerosis symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as a UTI despite her severe neurological issues
She struggled to advocate for herself in the hospital while facing a "terrifying" new diagnosis
Vincent turned to stand-up comedy to cope with her diagnosis and connect with others facing similar challenges
A woman is detailing the "psychological torture" she experienced after her multiple sclerosis symptoms were dismissed as a UTI.
Kylie Vincent, a 26-year-old comedian from Los Angeles, was filming an independent short film in late January when her symptoms began. She noticed a "tingling and numbness" in her left hand, but initially brushed it off. The following week, she went to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, where things quickly escalated.
#facing #diagnosis
She struggled to advocate for herself in the hospital while facing a "terrifying" new diagnosis
Vincent turned to stand-up comedy to cope with her diagnosis and connect with others facing similar challenges
A woman is detailing the "psychological torture" she experienced after her multiple sclerosis symptoms were dismissed as a UTI.
Kylie Vincent, a 26-year-old comedian from Los Angeles, was filming an independent short film in late January when her symptoms began. She noticed a "tingling and numbness" in her left hand, but initially brushed it off. The following week, she went to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, where things quickly escalated.
#facing #diagnosis
8 hours ago
Why Michael Strahan defended criticism over controversial Chris Johnson ALS interview originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Former Giants star Michael Strahan has been a hit in the media industry, from his work as an NFL ******* yst to his daytime talk show roles, but he's come under fire for a high-profile interview he conducted in June.
Strahan helped former ******* ans running back Chris Johnson break the news of an ALS diagnosis, which the 2,000-yard rusher received last year but didn't disclose until his pre-taped talk with Strahan in June.
It's what Strahan didn't ask that is earning him some criticism — and has the former single-season sack leader defending himself.
Here's a look at the interview and how Strahan is responding.
#chris #criticism #talk
Former Giants star Michael Strahan has been a hit in the media industry, from his work as an NFL ******* yst to his daytime talk show roles, but he's come under fire for a high-profile interview he conducted in June.
Strahan helped former ******* ans running back Chris Johnson break the news of an ALS diagnosis, which the 2,000-yard rusher received last year but didn't disclose until his pre-taped talk with Strahan in June.
It's what Strahan didn't ask that is earning him some criticism — and has the former single-season sack leader defending himself.
Here's a look at the interview and how Strahan is responding.
#chris #criticism #talk
20 hours ago
Bayern Munich proved to be ahead of the curve with the signing of Moroccan star Ismael Saibari. However, his injury in the game against Canada in the round of 16 ended his run at the World Cup. Now, after examination by Bayern's medical team, the versatile forward is set to join his teammates in the second week of August after they return from their Audi Summer tour.
Per a report by Kicker's Frank Linkesch, Saibari's injury has been inspected by the Bayern medical team in Munich. The diagnosis has revealed a torn muscle fiber in his thigh. The 25-year-old will be missing on the annual Audi Summer tour. The tour will be back in Asia from the 1st to the 8th of August, in the cities of Jeju, South Korea and Hong Kong. Die Roten will be facing Jeju SK FC and the Premier League's Aston Villa respectively.
With Saibari out for another 10 days, returnee Arijon Ibrahimović is likely to get game time in the upcoming friendly fixtures. More players are expected to return from the injury wing for Bayern including Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Alphonso Davies. With the new signings, the club have beefed up a slim but high quality attacking roster to better cope with the gameload.
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Per a report by Kicker's Frank Linkesch, Saibari's injury has been inspected by the Bayern medical team in Munich. The diagnosis has revealed a torn muscle fiber in his thigh. The 25-year-old will be missing on the annual Audi Summer tour. The tour will be back in Asia from the 1st to the 8th of August, in the cities of Jeju, South Korea and Hong Kong. Die Roten will be facing Jeju SK FC and the Premier League's Aston Villa respectively.
With Saibari out for another 10 days, returnee Arijon Ibrahimović is likely to get game time in the upcoming friendly fixtures. More players are expected to return from the injury wing for Bayern including Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Alphonso Davies. With the new signings, the club have beefed up a slim but high quality attacking roster to better cope with the gameload.
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1 day ago
Rebecca Luna's daughter is speaking out after the TikToker chronicled her decision to end her life with medical aid in dying following her young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis
"I miss my mom in a way that feels like homesickness," wrote Luna's daughter Maya Findlay
According to a post on Luna's TikTok, the influencer died on Saturday, July 25
Rebecca Luna's daughter is speaking out after the TikToker ended her life at age 49 with medical aid in dying, following her young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The influencer died on Saturday, July 25, a post to her TikTok announced. "Rebecca passed away July 25th at approximately 1:15 p.m. surrounded by her loved ones," the post read, adding to Luna's followers, "Thank you for your support and privacy."
Following the news, Luna's daughter, Maya Findlay, is speaking out online. In one of two posts on her TikTok account, Findlay shared a screen recording of a FaceTime call with her late mother, in which she shows her own children to her on the camera. Over the screen recording, Findlay wrote, "Homesick for my mom who will never exist in this lifetime again."
Rebecca Luna.
Credit: Rebecca Luna/TikTok
#speaking #post
"I miss my mom in a way that feels like homesickness," wrote Luna's daughter Maya Findlay
According to a post on Luna's TikTok, the influencer died on Saturday, July 25
Rebecca Luna's daughter is speaking out after the TikToker ended her life at age 49 with medical aid in dying, following her young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The influencer died on Saturday, July 25, a post to her TikTok announced. "Rebecca passed away July 25th at approximately 1:15 p.m. surrounded by her loved ones," the post read, adding to Luna's followers, "Thank you for your support and privacy."
Following the news, Luna's daughter, Maya Findlay, is speaking out online. In one of two posts on her TikTok account, Findlay shared a screen recording of a FaceTime call with her late mother, in which she shows her own children to her on the camera. Over the screen recording, Findlay wrote, "Homesick for my mom who will never exist in this lifetime again."
Rebecca Luna.
Credit: Rebecca Luna/TikTok
#speaking #post
1 day ago
90 Day Fiancé couple Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh are pushing back on claims that her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis has worsened to the point where she has become dependent on her husband.
Slatten, 68, and Singh, 38, recently addressed the rumors in a video shared to Instagram on Monday, July 27.
"She is still able to do walking, talking, and everything, and she is not depending completely on anyone or even not on me," Singh began. "What you're seeing on some pages – people are posting that she is on a hospital bed and unable to do anything, which is a lie."
Slatten, who was sitting beside her husband in the clip, shook her head in agreement.
He added that she didn't "like" the rumors about her mobility, adding that they were "still hoping and praying that there will be a solution, that there will be a treatment" for Slatten's diagnosis.
#singh #diagnosis #sumit
Slatten, 68, and Singh, 38, recently addressed the rumors in a video shared to Instagram on Monday, July 27.
"She is still able to do walking, talking, and everything, and she is not depending completely on anyone or even not on me," Singh began. "What you're seeing on some pages – people are posting that she is on a hospital bed and unable to do anything, which is a lie."
Slatten, who was sitting beside her husband in the clip, shook her head in agreement.
He added that she didn't "like" the rumors about her mobility, adding that they were "still hoping and praying that there will be a solution, that there will be a treatment" for Slatten's diagnosis.
#singh #diagnosis #sumit
2 days ago
A brain cancer diagnosis could have ended Archie Goodburn's career. Instead, it became the beginning of a story that captivated the Commonwealth Games. He didn't need a medal to win over the crowd. All he had to do was step onto the blocks.
Just two years after being diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer, the Scottish swimmer continues to fight battles far beyond the pool. The 25-year-old swimmer, who won the 2023 British Swimming Championships, broke down in tears after finishing seventh in the men's 50m ***** troke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
"Outside the pool I dream of a future where brain cancer isn't the biggest killer of those under 40, where the UK government establishes a brain cancer lead to make that change," he said. "I'd much prefer that change is made, and that dream is completed, than any of my personal goals in the pool because what families and young people are going through out there is really beyond the comprehension of many people out there and certainly harder than anything I've had to do as a world-class sportsman."
If we take a look at his journey, the path for him has been anything but ordinary.
In 2024, Goodburn's Olympic dream took a devastating turn. After weeks of experiencing seizures, numbness down his left side and recurring feelings of déjà vu, the then-22-year-old received a phone call after training that changed everything.
#dream
Just two years after being diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer, the Scottish swimmer continues to fight battles far beyond the pool. The 25-year-old swimmer, who won the 2023 British Swimming Championships, broke down in tears after finishing seventh in the men's 50m ***** troke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
"Outside the pool I dream of a future where brain cancer isn't the biggest killer of those under 40, where the UK government establishes a brain cancer lead to make that change," he said. "I'd much prefer that change is made, and that dream is completed, than any of my personal goals in the pool because what families and young people are going through out there is really beyond the comprehension of many people out there and certainly harder than anything I've had to do as a world-class sportsman."
If we take a look at his journey, the path for him has been anything but ordinary.
In 2024, Goodburn's Olympic dream took a devastating turn. After weeks of experiencing seizures, numbness down his left side and recurring feelings of déjà vu, the then-22-year-old received a phone call after training that changed everything.
#dream
7 days ago
(NewsNation) — Entrepreneur and "longevity guru" Bryan Johnson has taken a different approach to how he will manage his autoimmune disease: cloning himself.
"I just cloned myself … as a newborn," Johnson, 48, wrote to his followers on X. He added that for now, "baby Bryan" currently lives in a Petri dish.
In early July, Johnson announced he'd been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing cells. According to the National Institutes of Health, it can cause iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies, leading to anemia.
He attributed his diagnosis to poor eating and being stressed as a father of three.
Men switched at birth 'hoping' for answers 38 years on
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"I just cloned myself … as a newborn," Johnson, 48, wrote to his followers on X. He added that for now, "baby Bryan" currently lives in a Petri dish.
In early July, Johnson announced he'd been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing cells. According to the National Institutes of Health, it can cause iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies, leading to anemia.
He attributed his diagnosis to poor eating and being stressed as a father of three.
Men switched at birth 'hoping' for answers 38 years on
#autoimmune #according #national #institutes
7 days ago
Nivea shared her leukemia diagnosis during an episode of Cadillac Chronicles
The Grammy-nominated singer said she is undergoing treatment and is pursuing audio engineering studies
The "Complicated" songstress reflected on living with gratitude and spending time with her children
Nivea is opening up about her health, and sharing that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.
The "Laundromat" singer, 44, gave an update on her life when asked what she was most thankful for during the Tuesday, July 21, episode of Cadillac Chronicles.
#singer #grammy
The Grammy-nominated singer said she is undergoing treatment and is pursuing audio engineering studies
The "Complicated" songstress reflected on living with gratitude and spending time with her children
Nivea is opening up about her health, and sharing that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.
The "Laundromat" singer, 44, gave an update on her life when asked what she was most thankful for during the Tuesday, July 21, episode of Cadillac Chronicles.
#singer #grammy
7 days ago
Michael J. Fox revealed the devastating effect Parkinson's disease has on his loved ones.
The actor was diagnosed with the neurological disorder when he was 29 years old and was told he would only have 10 more years to act.
"I needed to normalize it and just be that all the time. I said, 'I have to not hide this. F--- vanity,'" he said.
Michael J. Fox is getting candid about the effect Parkinson's disease has on his loved ones.
The Back to the Future star explained how his diagnosis with the neurological disorder and decision to go public about the effects of the disease affected his wife Tracy Pollan — and still does.
#michael #effect #loved #back
The actor was diagnosed with the neurological disorder when he was 29 years old and was told he would only have 10 more years to act.
"I needed to normalize it and just be that all the time. I said, 'I have to not hide this. F--- vanity,'" he said.
Michael J. Fox is getting candid about the effect Parkinson's disease has on his loved ones.
The Back to the Future star explained how his diagnosis with the neurological disorder and decision to go public about the effects of the disease affected his wife Tracy Pollan — and still does.
#michael #effect #loved #back
7 days ago
Becton, **** inson and Company (BDX) develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products. Valued at $42.6 billion by market cap, the company offers solutions that help advance medical research and genomics, enhance the diagnosis of infectious disease and cancer, improve medication management, and promote infection prevention. The global medical technology giant is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect BDX to report a profit of $3.14 per share on a diluted basis, down 14.7% from $3.68 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
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Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect BDX to report a profit of $3.14 per share on a diluted basis, down 14.7% from $3.68 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
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7 days ago
William Shatner and his youngest daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, were both fighting separate stage 4 cancer diagnoses at the same time several years ago. It was a terrifying chapter that the two are only now fully opening up about after both becoming cancer-free.
The pair told People that Shatner Gretsch, 61, was already about a year into her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis when her father learned that he, too, had cancer.
In June 2023, the Star Trek icon learned he had stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to both his brain and his lungs.
"I remember vividly thinking, 'I don't have the strength to take care of myself and lost my father at the same time,'" Shatner Gretsch shared.
She also recalled a time during her chemotherapy treatments when she called her father, telling him, "I think I'm dying."
#time #william
The pair told People that Shatner Gretsch, 61, was already about a year into her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis when her father learned that he, too, had cancer.
In June 2023, the Star Trek icon learned he had stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to both his brain and his lungs.
"I remember vividly thinking, 'I don't have the strength to take care of myself and lost my father at the same time,'" Shatner Gretsch shared.
She also recalled a time during her chemotherapy treatments when she called her father, telling him, "I think I'm dying."
#time #william
8 days ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton will miss the start of the regular season after being diagnosed last month with a blood clot in his lung.
The Panthers announced Tuesday that Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn will be placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, the day before the start of training camp. Horn is sidelined after cutting his foot while running and requiring stitches. The Panthers anticipate Horn returning early in camp.
Moton was placed on blood thinners after his diagnosis and is being monitored by the team's medical staff. He's expected to return at some point during the regular season.
The 31-year-old Moton has played in 145 games — 128 starts — since being selected in the second round by the Panthers in 2017.
Carolina added left tackle Rasheed Walker through free agency as a fill-in for left tackle Ickey Ekwonu, who ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee during a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
#moton #regular
The Panthers announced Tuesday that Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn will be placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, the day before the start of training camp. Horn is sidelined after cutting his foot while running and requiring stitches. The Panthers anticipate Horn returning early in camp.
Moton was placed on blood thinners after his diagnosis and is being monitored by the team's medical staff. He's expected to return at some point during the regular season.
The 31-year-old Moton has played in 145 games — 128 starts — since being selected in the second round by the Panthers in 2017.
Carolina added left tackle Rasheed Walker through free agency as a fill-in for left tackle Ickey Ekwonu, who ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee during a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
#moton #regular
11 days ago
After reuniting with his father King Charles earlier this month for the first time in almost a year, Prince Harry is said to have shared a rare update on the monarch's health and opened up about his family with Meghan Markle following their recent trip to the UK.
The royal reportedly told guests at the Time100 Sports Gala in New York City on Thursday that his father, who shared his cancer diagnosis with the world in February 2024, is "doing great", as reported by Page Six. Charles previously shared a positive update last December, revealing that his treatment would be reduced at the start of the year.
Prior to his UK trip this month, Harry last met up with his estranged father in September 2025 when he was seen arriving at Charles' London residence, Clarence House. While Harry was back in the UK for the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games at the start of the month, ******* O! confirmed the royal met with his father Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on 10 July for a private reunion.
The Duke of Sussex was joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The Sussexes have since returned to their lives in Montecito, with an insider telling Page Six that Harry said they were "happy" to be home.
Meghan and the kids jetted to the UK alongside Harry this month, but kept a very low profile for their visit. Meghan had been scheduled to join Harry at a one-year-to-go Invictus event at Birmingham's NEC, but was unable to attend due to security concerns.
The royal reportedly told guests at the Time100 Sports Gala in New York City on Thursday that his father, who shared his cancer diagnosis with the world in February 2024, is "doing great", as reported by Page Six. Charles previously shared a positive update last December, revealing that his treatment would be reduced at the start of the year.
Prior to his UK trip this month, Harry last met up with his estranged father in September 2025 when he was seen arriving at Charles' London residence, Clarence House. While Harry was back in the UK for the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games at the start of the month, ******* O! confirmed the royal met with his father Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on 10 July for a private reunion.
The Duke of Sussex was joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The Sussexes have since returned to their lives in Montecito, with an insider telling Page Six that Harry said they were "happy" to be home.
Meghan and the kids jetted to the UK alongside Harry this month, but kept a very low profile for their visit. Meghan had been scheduled to join Harry at a one-year-to-go Invictus event at Birmingham's NEC, but was unable to attend due to security concerns.
11 days ago
To the rest of the world, Justin and Hailey Bieber would appear to be the picture-perfect couple enjoying the high life together.In fact, the hitmaker is due to take the stage during the World Cup final as Spain prepares to take on Argentina on Sunday.
Just yesterday, the Baby singer spent the evening warming up his vocal cords after making a surprise appearance at the Fanatics fest at the Javits Centre in New York. He took to the stage shirtless, giving football and sporting fans a memorable performance of some of his biggest hits.
However, while it may look as though Justin is living the pop star's dream, behind the star-studded stages and high-profile events, the singer endures several debilitating illnesses that make his incredible success even more admirable.
In January 2020, Justin revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease and had spent years suffering from unexplained fatigue and had had to undergo numerous tests before receiving a diagnosis.
In the docuseries Justin Bieber Seasons, he admitted he was initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder but was later **** ured by a different doctor that he did not have the mental health condition.
Just yesterday, the Baby singer spent the evening warming up his vocal cords after making a surprise appearance at the Fanatics fest at the Javits Centre in New York. He took to the stage shirtless, giving football and sporting fans a memorable performance of some of his biggest hits.
However, while it may look as though Justin is living the pop star's dream, behind the star-studded stages and high-profile events, the singer endures several debilitating illnesses that make his incredible success even more admirable.
In January 2020, Justin revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease and had spent years suffering from unexplained fatigue and had had to undergo numerous tests before receiving a diagnosis.
In the docuseries Justin Bieber Seasons, he admitted he was initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder but was later **** ured by a different doctor that he did not have the mental health condition.
11 days ago
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common type of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's ****** ociation, more than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and the number is expected to rise to 13 million by 2050.
One in three older American adults die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. The lifetime risk of an Alzheimer's diagnosis for an American 45-year-old is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men.
Symptoms of the disease include memory loss that disrupts daily life, trouble handling money or paying bills, mood and personality changes, as well as decreased judgement skills. There is no cure, though there are some treatment options; Alzheimer's patients have an average life expectancy of 11 years from diagnosis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Because it's a very difficult diagnosis, these celebrities who have received it have spoken out about their condition to raise awareness and hopefully work towards a cure. Learn who received an Alzheimer's diagnosis and what they said about it.
Key Takeaways
One in three older American adults die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. The lifetime risk of an Alzheimer's diagnosis for an American 45-year-old is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men.
Symptoms of the disease include memory loss that disrupts daily life, trouble handling money or paying bills, mood and personality changes, as well as decreased judgement skills. There is no cure, though there are some treatment options; Alzheimer's patients have an average life expectancy of 11 years from diagnosis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Because it's a very difficult diagnosis, these celebrities who have received it have spoken out about their condition to raise awareness and hopefully work towards a cure. Learn who received an Alzheimer's diagnosis and what they said about it.
Key Takeaways
13 days ago
Jesy Nelson's twin daughters were diagnosed with SMA Type 1, a severe condition affecting muscle strength and development
Nelson's recent campaign secured over 150,000 signatures, leading to universal newborn testing for SMA in the U.K. starting this year
Early diagnosis allows for life-changing genetic treatments before symptoms appear, significantly improving outcomes for affected babies
Jesy Nelson tearfully shared that the U.K. will begin universal testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — a milestone victory she'd been campaigning for ever since her 14-month-old twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with the devastating muscular disorder.
"They're old enough to understand this moment, and they can understand that their story was part of a huge change," the Little Mix alum, 35, shared in a July 16 Instagram post after news broke that an SMA test will be included in routine newborn screening for all babies in the U.K., starting this year.
Nelson's recent campaign secured over 150,000 signatures, leading to universal newborn testing for SMA in the U.K. starting this year
Early diagnosis allows for life-changing genetic treatments before symptoms appear, significantly improving outcomes for affected babies
Jesy Nelson tearfully shared that the U.K. will begin universal testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — a milestone victory she'd been campaigning for ever since her 14-month-old twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with the devastating muscular disorder.
"They're old enough to understand this moment, and they can understand that their story was part of a huge change," the Little Mix alum, 35, shared in a July 16 Instagram post after news broke that an SMA test will be included in routine newborn screening for all babies in the U.K., starting this year.
15 days ago
The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age appears to be.
The Concussion & CTE Foundation said today that it has identified 10 NFL players since 1960 who died of ALS before the age of 50. ALS is typically a disease ******* ociated with aging, and it is extraordinarily rare in the general population for people to die of the disease before age 50. The same study says that based on population models, there should have been fewer than one NFL player since 1960 who died of ALS before age 50: Mathematically, the expected number would be 0.24 ALS deaths before age 50 out of a sample the size of the 19,824 NFL players whose health records were studied.
The study did not name all 10 players who have died of ALS, but some former NFL players who have been publicly identified as dying of ALS before turning 50 include 49ers linebacker Eric Scoggins at age 49, Patriots and Eagles running back Kevin Turner at age 46, Vikings defensive back Orlando Thomas at age 42 and Oilers defensive tackle Glenn Montgomery at age 31.
Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a co-author of the study, said the findings are alarming.
"ALS deaths among former NFL players, particularly those who die at younger ages, are occurring far more often than could possibly be expected by chance," he said. "These findings are deeply concerning and underscore the urgent need to understand how repetitive head impacts and motor neuron disease may be connected. We must translate this knowledge into action by helping former players access specialized neurological care and accelerate research toward treatments and prevention. Every ALS diagnosis is devastating, and this data strengthens our responsibility to act with urgency.”
The Concussion & CTE Foundation said today that it has identified 10 NFL players since 1960 who died of ALS before the age of 50. ALS is typically a disease ******* ociated with aging, and it is extraordinarily rare in the general population for people to die of the disease before age 50. The same study says that based on population models, there should have been fewer than one NFL player since 1960 who died of ALS before age 50: Mathematically, the expected number would be 0.24 ALS deaths before age 50 out of a sample the size of the 19,824 NFL players whose health records were studied.
The study did not name all 10 players who have died of ALS, but some former NFL players who have been publicly identified as dying of ALS before turning 50 include 49ers linebacker Eric Scoggins at age 49, Patriots and Eagles running back Kevin Turner at age 46, Vikings defensive back Orlando Thomas at age 42 and Oilers defensive tackle Glenn Montgomery at age 31.
Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a co-author of the study, said the findings are alarming.
"ALS deaths among former NFL players, particularly those who die at younger ages, are occurring far more often than could possibly be expected by chance," he said. "These findings are deeply concerning and underscore the urgent need to understand how repetitive head impacts and motor neuron disease may be connected. We must translate this knowledge into action by helping former players access specialized neurological care and accelerate research toward treatments and prevention. Every ALS diagnosis is devastating, and this data strengthens our responsibility to act with urgency.”
16 days ago
Barcelona players returned to the club on Monday for medical checks ahead of the start of pre-season, including Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong who are not due back for training yet after their involvement at the World Cup.
According to Marca, there’s bad news regarding De Jong as he has a knee injury that may see him sidelined for some time.
The report says that the Dutchman is due to undergo further tests in the coming days but there is “great concern at the club.” Barcelona are said to “fear the worst” and there is a suggestion he could be out for four months.
The club and player now face a nervous wait for a final diagnosis to be made and a decision on how much time De Jong will miss to be confirmed.
The loss of the midfielder would certainly be a blow ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season, particularly with Barcelona having so many players still involved at World Cup 2026.
According to Marca, there’s bad news regarding De Jong as he has a knee injury that may see him sidelined for some time.
The report says that the Dutchman is due to undergo further tests in the coming days but there is “great concern at the club.” Barcelona are said to “fear the worst” and there is a suggestion he could be out for four months.
The club and player now face a nervous wait for a final diagnosis to be made and a decision on how much time De Jong will miss to be confirmed.
The loss of the midfielder would certainly be a blow ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season, particularly with Barcelona having so many players still involved at World Cup 2026.
16 days ago
The risk of football on the brain has hit the news a couple times recently by way of Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and the NFL Neurodegenerative Mortality Study. I read through the full study and here are my thoughts:
ALS falls into the category of neurodegenerative diseases, which was the subject of a recently released study comparing NFL player deaths with non-NFL player deaths. Other diseases in the study’s neurodegenerative classification included dementia, Parkinson’s, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The study had the following conclusions:
NFL players exhibited lower all-cause mortality (SMR = 0.70; 95% CI: 0.67–0.74) but higher neurodegenerative mortality (SMR = 3.94; 95% CI: 3.38–4.56).
Neurodegenerative mortality was nearly four times higher in NFL players compared to the general population and remained threefold higher after accounting for competing risks. Together, these findings strengthen the evidence for RHI (repetitive head impacts) exposure-related neurodegenerative mortality in NFL players that cannot be explained by differential survivorship.
ALS falls into the category of neurodegenerative diseases, which was the subject of a recently released study comparing NFL player deaths with non-NFL player deaths. Other diseases in the study’s neurodegenerative classification included dementia, Parkinson’s, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The study had the following conclusions:
NFL players exhibited lower all-cause mortality (SMR = 0.70; 95% CI: 0.67–0.74) but higher neurodegenerative mortality (SMR = 3.94; 95% CI: 3.38–4.56).
Neurodegenerative mortality was nearly four times higher in NFL players compared to the general population and remained threefold higher after accounting for competing risks. Together, these findings strengthen the evidence for RHI (repetitive head impacts) exposure-related neurodegenerative mortality in NFL players that cannot be explained by differential survivorship.
17 days ago
Alexander Zverev was seen taking an injection during the men's Wimbledon final clash against Jannik Sinner as he looks to win the tournament for the very first time.
Having won the first set 7-6, Zverev was leading the second set 3-2 when he sat down on a courtside chair, at the switch of ends, and unveiled a medical pouch. He took out an insulin pen and injected it into his leg before resuming the match.
The French Open champion was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four and the injection was a dose of insulin to manage his glucose levels both on and off court. His diagnosis is also the reason he can also use a phone during matches despite a ban on players doing so.
That is due to a medical exemption so that he can track his glucose monitor on his phone instead of using constant finger-prick checks which is quite common for people with diabetes.
An interview with BBC Sport in the build-up to the Wimbledon final saw Zverev talk about the reasons behind his phone use the German explaining "that's why the umpires allow me to check my phone, so I don't have to poke my finger every changeover".
Having won the first set 7-6, Zverev was leading the second set 3-2 when he sat down on a courtside chair, at the switch of ends, and unveiled a medical pouch. He took out an insulin pen and injected it into his leg before resuming the match.
The French Open champion was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four and the injection was a dose of insulin to manage his glucose levels both on and off court. His diagnosis is also the reason he can also use a phone during matches despite a ban on players doing so.
That is due to a medical exemption so that he can track his glucose monitor on his phone instead of using constant finger-prick checks which is quite common for people with diabetes.
An interview with BBC Sport in the build-up to the Wimbledon final saw Zverev talk about the reasons behind his phone use the German explaining "that's why the umpires allow me to check my phone, so I don't have to poke my finger every changeover".
19 days ago
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is one of the Best Penny Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) has gained roughly 20% since the FDA approved Afrezza, which is an inhaled insulin for children and adolescents aged 6 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The news came on May 29.
Management noted that this approval expands Afrezza beyond adults, where it was already approved. More than 350,000 children and adolescents in the US have diabetes, and most need lifelong insulin therapy. The drug works through the company's Technosphere platform, delivering insulin via the lungs for rapid absorption. Moreover, the approval was based on the INHALE-1 trial plus two decades of additional safety and efficacy data on inhaled insulin.
More recently, on June 23, MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) also announced receiving a grant from Breakthrough T1D to support the company's INHALE-1ST clinical study. The trial tests whether Afrezza can be used soon after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis in kids. The company's CEO called the partnership a sign of growing confidence in inhaled insulin's potential for newly diagnosed children.
Moreover, the Street is also bullish on the stock, with ***** ysts' 12-month average price target suggesting more than 54% upside from the current level.
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in chronic disease care. Incorporated in 1991, the company provides solutions for serious conditions, such as diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload.
Management noted that this approval expands Afrezza beyond adults, where it was already approved. More than 350,000 children and adolescents in the US have diabetes, and most need lifelong insulin therapy. The drug works through the company's Technosphere platform, delivering insulin via the lungs for rapid absorption. Moreover, the approval was based on the INHALE-1 trial plus two decades of additional safety and efficacy data on inhaled insulin.
More recently, on June 23, MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) also announced receiving a grant from Breakthrough T1D to support the company's INHALE-1ST clinical study. The trial tests whether Afrezza can be used soon after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis in kids. The company's CEO called the partnership a sign of growing confidence in inhaled insulin's potential for newly diagnosed children.
Moreover, the Street is also bullish on the stock, with ***** ysts' 12-month average price target suggesting more than 54% upside from the current level.
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in chronic disease care. Incorporated in 1991, the company provides solutions for serious conditions, such as diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload.
19 days ago
Campbell Roy's ability to read maps is extremely well developed, so he is confident that he will not get lost when he sets out in the Borders this weekend on a 540-mile charity trek.
The former British and Scottish Rally champion co-driver, and veteran of more than 150 rallies, was a navigator for some of the biggest names in rallying, including the late Colin McRae and his dad Jimmy.
Four years Roy struck up a friendship with another Scottish sporting legend, Sir Chris Hoy, who had taken up rally driving after he retired from his illustrious cycling career.
Roy was Hoy's co-driver for the McRae Rally Challenge in 2022 and again in 2025 by which time the Olympic medalist's terminal cancer diagnosis had been made public.
That was when Roy decided to do something to raise awareness of prostate cancer and money for research.
The former British and Scottish Rally champion co-driver, and veteran of more than 150 rallies, was a navigator for some of the biggest names in rallying, including the late Colin McRae and his dad Jimmy.
Four years Roy struck up a friendship with another Scottish sporting legend, Sir Chris Hoy, who had taken up rally driving after he retired from his illustrious cycling career.
Roy was Hoy's co-driver for the McRae Rally Challenge in 2022 and again in 2025 by which time the Olympic medalist's terminal cancer diagnosis had been made public.
That was when Roy decided to do something to raise awareness of prostate cancer and money for research.
20 days ago
US soccer star Christian Pulisic has sustained a fractured right leg during the team's World Cup defeat to Belgium, an injury expected to sideline him for several weeks.
An anonymous source, whose information was first reported by The Athletic, confirmed Thursday that Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and a microfracture to both his tibia and fibula.
The US Soccer Federation has yet to officially announce the diagnosis.
The injury occurred in the 52nd minute of Monday's 4-1 round-of-16 loss in Seattle, when Pulisic collided with Belgium captain Youri Tielemans while attempting a shot.
He remained on the field briefly but was visibly hobbling, leading to his substitution in the 59th minute by Sebastian Berhalter.
An anonymous source, whose information was first reported by The Athletic, confirmed Thursday that Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and a microfracture to both his tibia and fibula.
The US Soccer Federation has yet to officially announce the diagnosis.
The injury occurred in the 52nd minute of Monday's 4-1 round-of-16 loss in Seattle, when Pulisic collided with Belgium captain Youri Tielemans while attempting a shot.
He remained on the field briefly but was visibly hobbling, leading to his substitution in the 59th minute by Sebastian Berhalter.
22 days ago
Dallas Cowboys football player Marshawn Kneeland was suffering from stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide last year, scientists said.
Researchers at Boston University's CTE Center made the diagnosis through a postmortem brain tissue ***** ysis of the defensive lineman, who died aged 24.
"Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we've studied who have died before the age of 30," said the centre's director, Dr Ann McKee.
Stage 1 is the mildest of CTE's four stages, where headaches and loss of attention or concentration are common symptoms.
In a statement, Kneeland's family said the diagnosis provided "important context" about some of the struggles he was facing.
Researchers at Boston University's CTE Center made the diagnosis through a postmortem brain tissue ***** ysis of the defensive lineman, who died aged 24.
"Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we've studied who have died before the age of 30," said the centre's director, Dr Ann McKee.
Stage 1 is the mildest of CTE's four stages, where headaches and loss of attention or concentration are common symptoms.
In a statement, Kneeland's family said the diagnosis provided "important context" about some of the struggles he was facing.
23 days ago
It’s another day with more reports that Michigan basketball will keep a few of more of its players on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. Today, multiple reports said fans should expect center Marcus Moller, guard/forward Ricky Liburd, and forward Oscar Goodman on the roster for the 2026-2027 season.
Earlier today, Rivals’ Joe Tipton shared that freshman Marcus Moller is expected to stay at Michigan. He’s a 7-foot-3 center who signed with the Wolverines as part of the class of 2026. He’s been committed to the program for nearly a year, and Michigan stuck with him even after he announced a cancer diagnosis. He was the first player in Michigan’s 2026 class to commit.
This afternoon, it was reported by Brice Marich that forward Oscar Goodman would be back for the season, too. Goodman was a redshirt freshman on Michigan’s national championship-winning squad. He wasn’t the largest contributor on the team, finishing with 86 minutes, 10 shots, and going 0-for-6 on 3-pointers. He finished 2-of-5 on free throws. But his decision to stay shows continuity on the roster and buy-in from the program when it comes to interim coach Mike Boynton.
Ricky Liburd didn’t have any stats from his freshman season at Michigan since he decided to redshirt, but it’s once again a good sign that Boynton is keeping the guys on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. John Rothstein posted the news earlier today and shared that Liburd could be a breakout player in Ann Arbor once the season starts.
What are your thoughts on the latest players sticking with the Wolverines? Let us know in the comments!
Earlier today, Rivals’ Joe Tipton shared that freshman Marcus Moller is expected to stay at Michigan. He’s a 7-foot-3 center who signed with the Wolverines as part of the class of 2026. He’s been committed to the program for nearly a year, and Michigan stuck with him even after he announced a cancer diagnosis. He was the first player in Michigan’s 2026 class to commit.
This afternoon, it was reported by Brice Marich that forward Oscar Goodman would be back for the season, too. Goodman was a redshirt freshman on Michigan’s national championship-winning squad. He wasn’t the largest contributor on the team, finishing with 86 minutes, 10 shots, and going 0-for-6 on 3-pointers. He finished 2-of-5 on free throws. But his decision to stay shows continuity on the roster and buy-in from the program when it comes to interim coach Mike Boynton.
Ricky Liburd didn’t have any stats from his freshman season at Michigan since he decided to redshirt, but it’s once again a good sign that Boynton is keeping the guys on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. John Rothstein posted the news earlier today and shared that Liburd could be a breakout player in Ann Arbor once the season starts.
What are your thoughts on the latest players sticking with the Wolverines? Let us know in the comments!
26 days ago
Summer Pardi revealed her father's cancer diagnosis less than 24 hours before she and her husband, country singer Jon Pardi, announced their plans to divorce
Her father, Larry Duncan, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that also affects the bones
Summer and Jon were married for five years and share two young daughters
Less than 24 hours before Jon and Summer Pardi announced their divorce, Summer shared that her father was diagnosed with cancer.
"A little life update on my dad.. i know everyone on here loves him dearly, even those who don't know him personally. He's a special guy and he's gonna kick cancers ***** ," she wrote under a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 2.
Her father, Larry Duncan, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that also affects the bones
Summer and Jon were married for five years and share two young daughters
Less than 24 hours before Jon and Summer Pardi announced their divorce, Summer shared that her father was diagnosed with cancer.
"A little life update on my dad.. i know everyone on here loves him dearly, even those who don't know him personally. He's a special guy and he's gonna kick cancers ***** ," she wrote under a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 2.
27 days ago
In the 2024/25 season, 15-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott lined up for Bayern Munich’s U-16s. In the 2025/26 season, the 16-year-old jumped up two levels to play for the U-19s, was called up to the first team multiple times and was nearly called upon to make his debut. Still a couple of months away from his 17th birthday, Prescott was promoted to the U-23s and started preseason under new head coach Dante.
Very, very few players rise this quickly up the ranks in the Bayern academy.
Which makes it all the more unfortunate that Prescott’s U-23 debut went so wrong. Set to start the Bavarians’ first friendly of preseason, the American-German dual citizen pulled up short in the warmup to the match and had to be replaced by Leon Klanac.
It was not just a small injury, though. Soon after the match Prescott posted a picture of himself after a successful operation on Instagram:
A day later, Bayern officially revealed the diagnosis on their website:
Very, very few players rise this quickly up the ranks in the Bayern academy.
Which makes it all the more unfortunate that Prescott’s U-23 debut went so wrong. Set to start the Bavarians’ first friendly of preseason, the American-German dual citizen pulled up short in the warmup to the match and had to be replaced by Leon Klanac.
It was not just a small injury, though. Soon after the match Prescott posted a picture of himself after a successful operation on Instagram:
A day later, Bayern officially revealed the diagnosis on their website:
28 days ago
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason is showing his support for former NFL running back Chris Johnson, who revealed this week during an interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2025.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As the motor neurons deteriorate, the brain gradually loses its ability to communicate with muscles, resulting in weakness, twitching, difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing.
Sadly, Gleason knows that journey all too well. Diagnosed with ALS in 2011, he has spent the past 15 years proving that a diagnosis does not define a person. Through the work of his foundation, Team Gleason, he has dedicated his life to helping people with ALS not only live, but thrive, while also providing hope, advocacy, and vital resources to countless individuals and families affected by the disease.
To date, Team Gleason has provided more than $65 million in support to improve quality of life for people living with ALS through adventure, technology, equipment, and care services, creating a more empowering and meaningful life experience. Gleason’s “No White Flags” philosophy has grown beyond a slogan into a way of life.
Gleason shared that exact sentiment in a message to Johnson via his Twitter/X and Instagram accounts.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As the motor neurons deteriorate, the brain gradually loses its ability to communicate with muscles, resulting in weakness, twitching, difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing.
Sadly, Gleason knows that journey all too well. Diagnosed with ALS in 2011, he has spent the past 15 years proving that a diagnosis does not define a person. Through the work of his foundation, Team Gleason, he has dedicated his life to helping people with ALS not only live, but thrive, while also providing hope, advocacy, and vital resources to countless individuals and families affected by the disease.
To date, Team Gleason has provided more than $65 million in support to improve quality of life for people living with ALS through adventure, technology, equipment, and care services, creating a more empowering and meaningful life experience. Gleason’s “No White Flags” philosophy has grown beyond a slogan into a way of life.
Gleason shared that exact sentiment in a message to Johnson via his Twitter/X and Instagram accounts.
28 days ago
Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer's disease for multiple years, the 79-year-old actor revealed in a sit-down interview with "Today" on Wednesday.
"I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing," he told Lester Holt.
Per the former "NBC Nightly News" anchor's report, Glover's diagnosis has already impacted his movements, speech and memories — but he is still up and about.
"I could live with it, in a sense," Glover added.
The interview also served as a career retrospective for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award honorary Oscar winner, who picked 1984's "Places in the Heart" as his favorite of his films, in part due to its personal significance; Glover's mother Carrie tragically died in a car accident on the day he won the role.
"I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing," he told Lester Holt.
Per the former "NBC Nightly News" anchor's report, Glover's diagnosis has already impacted his movements, speech and memories — but he is still up and about.
"I could live with it, in a sense," Glover added.
The interview also served as a career retrospective for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award honorary Oscar winner, who picked 1984's "Places in the Heart" as his favorite of his films, in part due to its personal significance; Glover's mother Carrie tragically died in a car accident on the day he won the role.
29 days ago
DAKAR, June 30 (Reuters) - Congolese health authorities are tracing people potentially exposed to Ebola in two provinces not previously affected by the latest outbreak, amid fears the virus could spread further, a health ministry report and a senior health official said.
The outbreak, declared on May 15, has so far infected 1,307 people and killed 377 across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, according to government data released on Monday.
In Tshopo province, health workers are tracing people who may have been exposed to the body of a pregnant woman who died of Ebola in Ituri's Niania health zone, according to a health ministry report dated June 29 and reviewed by Reuters.
The woman fell ill on June 18 and died on June 27, the report said. Her body was transported by motorcycle about 300 km west to the city of Kisangani in neighbouring Tshopo province, where a sample taken at a morgue tested positive for Ebola.
The report said the body's journey through several health zones before the diagnosis was made created a high risk of transmission. Authorities have launched contact-tracing efforts across the province.
The outbreak, declared on May 15, has so far infected 1,307 people and killed 377 across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, according to government data released on Monday.
In Tshopo province, health workers are tracing people who may have been exposed to the body of a pregnant woman who died of Ebola in Ituri's Niania health zone, according to a health ministry report dated June 29 and reviewed by Reuters.
The woman fell ill on June 18 and died on June 27, the report said. Her body was transported by motorcycle about 300 km west to the city of Kisangani in neighbouring Tshopo province, where a sample taken at a morgue tested positive for Ebola.
The report said the body's journey through several health zones before the diagnosis was made created a high risk of transmission. Authorities have launched contact-tracing efforts across the province.