"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.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
A 78-year-old Chicago man was found guilty in the presumed death of his 8-month-old daughter, who was last seen more than 40 years ago in Metro Detroit.
A Wayne County Circuit Judge ruled that Michael Jackson-Bolanos will face trial in the death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, despite the defense challenging a district court ruling,
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Ahead of Mother's Day, the Pontiac Housing Commission handed over the keys to a recently renovated home to a single mother and her two young children on Friday.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
There is no update on when systems will be restored after a cyberattack was detected at Ascension hospitals nationwide on Wednesday.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
A restaurant in Detroit was named the most beautiful in Michigan, according to a list published in People Magazine.
A 78-year-old Chicago man was found guilty in the presumed death of his 8-month-old daughter, who was last seen more than 40 years ago in Metro Detroit.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women's water polo team, and the captain received one surprising response: Flavor Flav.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women's water polo team, and the captain received one surprising response: Flavor Flav.
The weather was perfect for the regional Special Olympics held at Macomb County Community College in Warren.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Detroit will officially debut its uniforms at Comerica Park on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Here are the different ticket options fans can now purchase for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
You might get another chance to see the northern lights overnight, and there's lots of sunshine heading our way for Mother's Day.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
Dozens of high school girls will be playing flag football at Ford Field starting Saturday. Chris Fritzsching, executive director of football education with the Detroit Lions, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the league.
A dog from Ferndale will compete in the 2024 Westminster Dog Show in New York. Samantha Gibson joined CBS News Detroit with her dog Clyde to talk about the upcoming competition this weekend.
Detroit Mike Duggan joined city officials to mark a milestone in the city's efforts to replace lead service lines. Sam Smalley, deputy director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, joined CBS News Detroit to the city's progress.