Emma Heming Willis shared an emotional note in support of her husband, Bruce Willis, to honor World FTD Awareness Week.
Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, also called FTD, in 2023. He was initially diagnosed with aphasia, a neurological condition that affects communication, in 2022.
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"I can't go through World FTD Awareness Week without talking about Bruce. He is the driving force behind my advocacy," Heming Willis said in a post shared on Instagram last week.
"He has opened so many doors for me in this work, and I will continue to walk through them. I will not let his diagnosis be in vain," she said.

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Biogen Inc. (BIIB) is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes therapies for serious and complex diseases. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Biogen has built a strong presence in neurology, specialized immunology, and rare diseases, with a portfolio spanning multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and other conditions.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are typically classified as "large-cap stocks," and Biogen, with a market cap of $32.1 billion, fits the label perfectly. Biogen's core strength lies in its deep neuroscience expertise and a portfolio of established therapies for complex neurological and rare diseases. Its long-standing research capabilities, specialized commercial infrastructure, and broad pipeline also provide scale and expertise that smaller biotech rivals can find hard to replicate.
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(NewsNation) — A new study found that a rare but serious brain condition has been identified in a small number of people taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Wernicke encephalopathy is a rare neurological disorder caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine.
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Researchers identified 15 cases reported in 2023 and 2024 among people taking GLP-1 medications containing semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, or tirzepatide, found in Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Vitamin B1 is essential for proper nerve function. Without enough of it, patients can develop confusion, problems with balance and coordination, and abnormal eye movements.

#zepbound #vitamin #identified

The pharmaceutical sector was hit with major pipeline news on September 1 when Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) paused eight clinical trials of rap-cel, its experimental CAR-T cell therapy targeting autoimmune and neurological disorders. The suspension, effective August 24, followed three patient deaths caused by severe, life-threatening immune reactions (immune effector cell-associated hemophagocytic syndrome). Novartis is currently conducting a safety review alongside independent monitoring boards. Following the news, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) voluntarily paused trials for its competing CAR-T treatment, zola-cel, as a precautionary measure after detecting transient inflammatory side effects.
Looking at Q2 2026 earnings, Bristol Myers Squibb is currently demonstrating stronger financial momentum. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) reported total revenue of $13.0 billion, up 6% year over year, driven by a 15% increase in its Growth Portfolio to $7.6 billion, led by Opdivo, Qvantig, Reblozyl, and Camzyos. Non-GAAP EPS reached $2.04, while net income totaled $3.3 billion, or $4.2 billion on a non-GAAP basis. The company also raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance from approximately $46.0–$47.5 billion to $49.0–$50.0 billion and increased its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $6.75–$7.00.
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), meanwhile, reported Q2 net sales of $14.4 billion, up 3% in U.S. dollars and 1% at constant currencies, supported by Kisqali and Kesimpta, which grew 43% and 32% at constant currencies, respectively. However, generic competition reduced growth by 14 percentage points, while core operating income remained flat at $5.9 billion and GAAP net income fell 19% to $3.3 billion. Novartis reaffirmed rather than raised its full-year guidance, calling for low single-digit sales growth and a low single-digit decline in core operating income.
Overall, Bristol Myers stands out as the stronger financial story this quarter, with its Growth Portfolio offsetting legacy patent-cliff pressures and supporting a guidance increase, while Novartis continues to contend with generic erosion weighing on earnings.
Novartis' bull case rests on strong double-digit growth from high-margin blockbusters such as Kisqali, Kesimpta, and Scemblix, supporting robust Q2 free cash flow of $5.6 billion. However, CAR-T safety setbacks could threaten a key pipeline platform, while intense generic competition has already reduced top-line growth by 14 percentage points.

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The way that we dress often reflects how we feel – and vice versa, what we wear can impact our mood, too. It's why we often turn to jogging bottoms and hoodies when we're depressed, or dressing fabulously when we're happy. Indeed, many of us dress for how we want to feel, with the dopamine-inducing effects of clothes becoming a popular sartorial philosophy. This is certainly the case for 58-year-old Canadian singer Celine Dion, who has debuted a series of frivolous and fun looks ahead of her comeback concert on September 12.
Celine Dion chats with fans as she leaves her apartment before heading to rehearsals for her Paris concerts - Didier Ferey/Shutterstock
The singer – known for hit Nineties power ballads including My Heart Will Go On and It's All Coming Back To Me – will perform 10 shows over five weeks at the Paris La Défense Arena, after taking a six-year break due to ill health. She suffers from a rare neurological condition, Stiff Person Syndrome, which causes stiff muscles in the arms, legs and torso, and can be extremely painful. At one point, the syndrome made it difficult for Dion to sing.
Following years of treatment, Dion is now ready to perform again. And her attitude to fashion proves it, as she's showcased a variety of different sartorial personalities in the run up – from tailoring with jeans, to the classic "little black dress".
Dion wore a chic Alaïa trench coat and cut-out books to greet fans as she arrived in Paris - Marc Piasecki/GC Images

#often #feel

With a market cap of $69.7 billion, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) is a global medical technology leader focused on developing innovative solutions that improve patient health and transform lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of high-performance devices and therapies designed to address unmet medical needs while helping reduce healthcare costs.
Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered "large-cap" stocks, and Boston Scientific fits this criterion perfectly. Its technologies support physicians in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological, and urological conditions.
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An investigation is ongoing after an Arizona State hockey player collapsed on the first day of workouts with the team this fall.
Sun Devils defenseman Matthew Mayich was participating in a workout on Aug. 20, the first day of Arizona State classes for the fall semester, when he collapsed. First responders arrived after calls of a heat-related illness, and Mayich was taken to a local hospital. He has since been transferred to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
Temperature at the time was reportedly between 87 and 89 degrees. The workout was being run by an ex-Green Beret soldier, too, who was leading the team through "grueling" drills, his attorney Robert Carey told the Arizona Republic on Monday. Multiple players told Carey that the former soldier, Tim Ziesel, "yelled at them from the get-go … like a drill instructor," and that they were told not to complain. Water, he said, was only available for those who led exercises.
Mayich allegedly showed obvious signs of distress and was unable to complete tasks throughout the workout.
"He was disoriented and struggled well before he collapsed," Carey said.

#mayich #workout

Borussia Mönchengladbach newcomer Daiki Hashioka has avoided serious injury to his cervical spine and has shown no signs of neurological impairment after a head collision, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Sunday.
Hashioka took a blow to the neck and head in a collision with Antonio Nusa during the 3-0 defeat at RB Leipzig in their league opener on Saturday, and was carried off on a stretcher.
The **** an defender was taken to hospital, where initial examinations ruled out bad news, the club said.
Hashioka returned to Mönchengladbach from hospital on Sunday and will undergo further checks over the coming week, the team added.

#sunday #nchengladbach #collision #daiki

Jamal Musiala used to be the fun, new at Bayern Munich that could do no wrong. He twisted and turned past all the defenders with his mesmerizing dribbling and dazzled the crowds with the #42 on his back.
That time is over now, though. Musiala has given up the #42 for the #10 for both club and country while becoming one of Bayern's biggest earners and most important players all at the same time. With this added pressure comes the need to perform despite that baggage.
However, Musiala has a system for dealing with this pressure. Speaking to Sport Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia), he elaborates on what he does: "I need no pressure from outside because I put enough pressure on myself. What I say about myself carries more weight than what others say. That naturally influences your self-image. When I make a mistake and then dwell on it too much, it doesn't help me. I try to stay calm and keep a cool head."
Bayern Munich will hope Musiala can take that cool head and use it to catch fire in the 2026/27 season. Of course, the recent developments with his "neurological absences" have cause concern for fans, but Musiala appears confident that he can overcome the ailment and get back to his old self soon.
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Brian Austin Green is opening up about a frightening health crisis that changed nearly every part of his daily life. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum says he once struggled to walk, speak, read and write. Green described the symptoms as neurological and "stroke-like."
During the Aug. 26 episode of Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson, Green revisited the health struggle he experienced more than a decade ago. "I ended up with this neurological thing, and it was, like, stroke-like symptoms," Green said.
The actor explained that the illness began when he was around 39 or 40. According to Green, the symptoms became so severe that he had to relearn basic skills. "I had to learn how to walk again, to talk again," he said. Green added that he could not read or write during the worst period.
The Beverly Hills 90210 star told Robinson that his brain and body felt completely disconnected. He estimated that his recovery took roughly four and a half years.
Green said doctors never reached a complete diagnosis for the neurological symptoms. However, he believes internal inflammation played a role. He also discussed diet and emotional stress as possible contributing factors.

#hills

The 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday night, with reigning champions Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena at 20:30 CEST.
Ahead of the game, it has been reported that Jamal Musiala will not be available for Bayern, with the German champions taking a cautious approach with the 23-year-old following two recent collapses caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany provided a positive update on Musiala on Friday, but confirmed that the Germany international will not be involved against Stuttgart.
"Basically, Jamal's doing pretty well. He'll take part in team training today. He won't be in the squad tomorrow. He's getting used to the increased dosage of medication. He will return to the squad at some point and we'll make the decision in close consultation with the experts. He's doing well," said Kompany.
Kompany also confirmed that 18-year-old Lennart Karl will return to the squad after recovering from the injury he picked up just before Germany's World Cup campaign.

#kompany

A new study on former pro players showed at least 25% of the more than 800 brains they examined showed signs of CTE. Also, the neurological disease is likely caused by repeated hits to the head.
The lead researcher says the actual number of former NFL athletes with brain disease is likely even higher.
Even with all the research begin done, for every football hit, parents hope their players bounce right back up, unhurt.
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Dr. Daniel Cherik with Northside Hospital's concussion program told Channel 2 Action News there is a culture shift in football that is leading to more awareness.

#even #players #disease #daniel

SYDNEY (AP) — Motor neurone disease is not likely to stop Jai Arrow trying to bring up a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League.
The NRL is planning an exception to its rules to allow the veteran forward a chance to be on the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his 99th and 100th rugby league games for the club, if only for a few moments.
Arrow, 31, was diagnosed in May with Motor neurone disease, which MND Australia describes as an umbrella term for a group of progressive neurological conditions where the motor neurones degenerate. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form, and ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease.
As part of an agreement with the Rabbitohs, the NRL granted South Sydney special dispensation to include Arrow as an extra player on Tuesday's official team list and an extra substitution in their rotation for the game against the Gold Coast ******* ans on Saturday. A similar dispensation will be allowed for South Sydney's last regular season game against Sydney Roosters.
According to the NRL, Arrow will get dressed in South Sydney playing kit for the two NRL game days in the Rabbitohs dressing room, lead the Rabbitohs team onto the field of play, be the team's first interchange of the match within the first few seconds after the opening whistle without taking part in any play during the game, and be able to sit on the interchange bench for the remainder of the game in his playing kit.

#sydney #arrow #south

Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich believes that team-mate Jamal Musiala could have an impact beyond football by overcoming and dealing with an illness he recently made public.
"Jamal can be a great role model for so many people out there, showing that you can still deliver top performances and compete at the highest level. And I think that's what he'll try to show us all," Kimmich told broadcaster Sky after Bayern's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup on Saturday.
After collapsing twice during two recent pre-season friendly matches, Musiala revealed that he was suffering from "brief, temporary - but treatable - absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction" and that he was "optimistic."
According to Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl, Musiala "changed something" in his medication and that's why the episodes became visible. He wasn't included in the squad for the Super Cup match.
The club and the players have been aware of Musiala's condition for a while.

#bayern #borussia #dortmund

Actor Michael Wright's wife Susan announced his death at the age of 70 on Instagram on Friday, Aug. 21
Wright's family shared in a statement to TMZ that he died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Los Angeles after suffering from heart failure and complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease
Wright was known for roles in The Five Heartbeats, V, The Wanderers and other acclaimed films and TV shows
Michael Wright, best known for starring in V and The Five Heartbeats, has died.
The actor's wife, Susan Wright, announced the news on Instagram on Friday, Aug. 21, alongside several photos of Michael over the years posing with other prolific actors and his family. He was 70 years old.

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Michael Wright has died at 70.
His wife, Susan, released a statement announcing his death on Friday.
TMZ reported that Wright died from heart failure and complications from Marchiafava-Bignami.
Michael Wright, the actor best known for his work in The Five Heartbeats, has died.
The actor's wife, Susan, released a statement on social media on Friday announcing that he died at 70. She did not disclose Wright's cause of death in the statement, though TMZ reported that he died from heart failure as well as complications from Marchiafava-Bignami, a rare degenerative neurological disease.

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Michael Wright, known for his onscreen roles in "The Five Heartbeats" and "V," has died, according to a family statement shared on social media. He was 70.
The New York-born actor's wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his death in an Instagram post Friday, Aug. 21, writing, "It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright."
The family told TMZ in a statement that "The Principal" star died on Aug. 19 after suffering from "heart failure" as well as "complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease called Marchiafava-Bignami."
Throughout his career, Wright appeared in more than 50 film and television projects, most notably his movie roles as Clinton in 1979's "The Wanderers," main villain Victor Duncan in the action-crime flick "The Principal" and Carlyle in 1983's "Streamers," alongside David Alan Grier. Many TV fans will also recall his performance as Elias Taylor in the 1984 sci-fi miniseries "V" or as the poet-inmate Omar White in HBO's "Oz."
His most recognizable role is arguably in the 1991 musical film "The Five Heartbeats," where he plays the charismatic yet troubled vocalist Eddie King Jr., who grapples with alcohol and drug addiction that impact his career and place in the fictional Motown group.

#wright #principal #family #heart

Michael Wright, best known for playing Eddie King Jr. in The Five Heartbeats, has died at 70.
Wright died Wednesday, August 19, in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. His family told TMZ that he died after suffering heart failure along with complications from Marchiafava-Bignami disease, a rare degenerative neurological condition.
His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death Friday in an emotional social media tribute.
"It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright," she wrote.
Susan remembered Wright not only as an actor but as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and "extraordinary artist" whose work touched generations. She also asked for privacy as the family grieves and said additional information about his life and plans to honor him would be shared when they are ready.

#wright #family #king #five

Michael Wright of the musical group The Five Heartbeats pose in the press room at the 2011 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
Michael Wright, who starred in such films as The Five Heartbeats, The Principal and Sugar Hill, as well as the TV series V, has died.
Family members told TMZ in a statement that Wright died on Wednesday of heart failure and complications of Marchiafava-Bignami, which is a rare degenerative neurological disease. He was 70.
"Many knew and loved him through 'The Five Heartbeats,' 'The Wanderers,' 'V,' 'The Principal,' 'Streamers,' and the many other characters he brought to life throughout his remarkable career," the actor's wife, Susan Wright, wrote in a tribute on Instagram (via Variety). "His talent, presence, and contributions to film and television will live on, but to those of us who loved him personally, he was so much more than the roles the world knew him for."
Directed by Robert Townshend from a screenplay by Townshend and Keenan Ivory Wayans, 1991's The Five Heartbeats chronicled the fictional singing group of the same name. Wright plays Eddie King Jr., the talented but troubled lead singer of the group.

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Michael Wright, the actor best known for his powerful performance as Eddie King Jr. in the cult classic 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats, has died at age 70.
In a statement sent to TMZ, Wright's family said he died in Los Angeles Wednesday after suffering heart failure coupled with complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease called Marchiafava-Bignami.
The news was announced by his wife, Susan, on Instagram on Friday.
"It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright," Susan wrote in a statement shared by TV personality Madina Milana.
"Michael was a husband, a father (Manon Wright, Byron Barr, Brittney Briggs, Brianna Barr, Sir Barr, a grandfather (Yoko), loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations," she continued.

#barr

Céline Dion says she took high doses of Valium to cope during one period of her battle against stiff-person syndrome.
Dion was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune neurological disorder in August 2022 and went public with the news in December.
"I don't like to say 'disease,'' Dion said of her condition, noting that she has progressed to a point where she can now do Pilates.
Céline Dion is a fighter. But even the "My Heart Will Go On" icon needs a little help sometimes.
In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with the autoimmune neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome, a rare condition that does not have a cure and is progressive, which means symptoms intensify over time.

#line #neurological #disorder

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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) said it is merging with Slate Medicines, Inc. to advance next-generation therapeutics to treat migraine and other headache disorders, with the combining company operating as Slate Medicines, Inc. and trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "SLTE."
Slate reported it secured an oversubscribed concurrent private placement of $245 million from healthcare investors led by Frazier Life Sciences and including Forbion, RA Capital Management, and Deep Track Capital, among other firms. The new company's cash balance is expected to fund operations into 2029, it said.
"Migraine remains one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological diseases, yet millions of patients continue to be underserved by existing therapies," said Gregory Oakes, Slate Medicines CEO. "This merger and the related financing are expected to provide the resources to advance SLTE-1009, along with the rest of our pipeline, through potentially meaningful clinical milestones."
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Céline Dion suffered symptoms for nearly two decades before she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022.
In an interview for the September 2026 issue of Harper's Bazaar, the Canadian superstar recalled how she often experienced severe pain and inability to walk for many years.
"It is a progressive condition. I don't like to say 'disease,'" she told the outlet, before describing how she decided to speak about the health crisis in her 2024 documentary, I Am: Celine Dion. "(The fans) paid for tickets. They bought my records. They gave me that luxury. So the least I can do is tell them that I'm alive."
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder characterised by muscular rigidity.
Following the diagnosis, Céline embarked on a course of rehabilitation, which included new medication, physical therapy, and immunotherapy.
In the lead-up to her upcoming residency at the Plenitude Arena in Paris, France, the My Heart Will Go On hitmaker shared that she has been doing regular Pilates sessions to help maintain her mobility.

#dion #person #bazaar #canadian

(NewsNation) — ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a fatal neurological disease with no cure. For people who carry genetic mutations linked to the disease, one of the biggest challenges is not knowing when symptoms might begin.
New research funded by the National Institutes of Health could help change that.
Researchers have developed a blood test that may predict when an at-risk person is likely to develop ALS symptoms, providing a potential window for preventive treatment before irreversible nerve damage occurs.
The study identified protein markers in the blood that can help predict the onset of symptoms, a transition known as phenoconversion.
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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

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 High Court has been told that hundreds of cases in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal action should be thrown out.
Players from both codes of the sport claim that the authorities failed to put safeguards in place to protect them from the consequences of repeated head impacts.
World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) deny breaching a duty of care to protect the players from injury.
Lawyers representing the governing bodies have argued that claims should be thrown out due to documents surrounding the neurological testing process not being disclosed, which they claim is a breach of a 2024 court order.
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#Rugby #Football #thrown

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.”

Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:OVID) is one of the 10 Fastest Growing Tech Penny Stocks to Buy.
On July 8, 2026, Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:OVID) announced several strategic appointments. Kevin Norrett will join Ovid as chief business officer to lead business and corporate development functions, as well as strategic partnerships. Most recently, Norrett served as chief business officer at Soleno Therapeutics.
Ovid also promoted Charles Carter to CFO, where Carter will lead business and financial operations. Carter succeeds Jeffrey Rona, who will remain a long-term advisor to the company through 2027. Victoria Fort was promoted to chief strategy officer, leading enterprise strategy, investor relations, and operational growth initiatives.
In May, Ovid Therapeutics reported Q1 EPS of (12c), compared with the consensus of (11c). CEO Meg Alexander said the first quarter reflected "focused execution" and continued progress across the company's pipeline of small molecule medicines for intractable brain conditions. Alexander said development programs remain on track, the clinical organization has expanded, and the company expects to be well capitalized into 2029.
Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:OVID) develops small-molecule medicines for brain disorders, including epilepsies and seizure-related neurological disorders in the United States.

The Detroit Lions 2022 season was the start of the incredible turnaround for this team. Relive the season through the lens of the Top 10 Injury News recap with present day updates.
Here are number three and four on the list. For the full list, visit 2022 Revisited: Lions Top 10 Injury News with Present Updates.
During preseason, the Lions lost their starting RG for the year due to a suspected spinal nerve issue. In the video, you can see him tapping his ******* and right foot indicating possible neurological symptoms.
Vaitai ended up needing season-ending back surgery to try to address the problem. He was able to return next season but only appeared in six games due to back and knee issues.
2026 UPDATE: Vaitai has not appeared in the NFL since the 2023 season, and his career appears to be over. The Lions RG position appears to be finally stabilized long-term with Tate Ratledge.