South Florida women play Mahjong in hopes of delaying Alzheimer's
A group of friends meets almost daily at Mimi Paper and Gifts in South Miami to play the game in hopes of delaying Alzheimer's disease.
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A group of friends meets almost daily at Mimi Paper and Gifts in South Miami to play the game in hopes of delaying Alzheimer's disease.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
Participants will learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer's disease, brain health, and caregiving.
A new study found that lithium is essential for normal brain cell function, with researchers observing increased inflammation and accelerated aging in Alzheimer’s-prone mice fed lithium-deficient diets.
CBS News Miami's Lauren Pastrana is exploring what her own future and that of her loved ones might look like.
CBS Miami is taking a closer look at Alzheimer's Disease, the advancements, care, and stories of the families and caregivers navigating through it.
CBS News Miami's Lauren Pastrana is taking a closer look at Alzheimer's disease. Lauren spoke to experts on what's being done to detect signs of Alzheimer's early on, along with new advancements and treatment as we learn more about the illness, along with patients and caregivers dealing with the physical and emotional toll of the disease.
The progressive brain disorder, which causes children to lose speech, mobility and memory, has no cure
Jarred Hill reports a new report from the Alzheimer's Association shows as those numbers grow, more people want to know as early as possible if they have the disease or are at risk.
Supporters said the bill would help protect seniors, including people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, but raised privacy concerns.
The contents of this repository will give scientists better tools to study diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism and Alzheimer's.
A new state law in Florida is meant to protect vulnerable seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Donanemab is meant to slow the rate of a brain's decline in the early stages of the disease.
A new Alzheimer's drug will soon hit the market after gaining FDA approval Tuesday.
The study's goal is to identify inherited and natural factors that slow aging and protect against diseases.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
The state recently approved a $6 million increase to help families who need that financial support.
The technology and its uses are evolving and could be a noninvasive option for Alzheimer's patients.
Ultrasound is commonly used for prenatal care and screenings; however, the technology and its uses are evolving and could potentially be the future of treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
CBS News Miami has continued to follow the stories of people living with the disease.
While therapeutics are developing and diagnosis is getting easier, there is still no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
CBS News Miami's Lauren Pastrana is shining the spotlight on Alzheimer's Disease and the families impacted by it.
With more than 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's, some local experts have deemed this a public health pandemic.
Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible disease that causes a loss of memory and thinking skills.
A family's celebration turned to tragedy and then relief when two off-duty firefighters sprang into action to rescue a five-year-old boy who drowned at a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel pool.
Experts say breeding season is fueling a new population surge across South Florida.
The city cites state and local mandates for the charge, but the homeowner is fighting back, urging others to check their statements for estimated versus actual readings.
In a high-stakes meeting, Black candidates for Florida's 20th Congressional District discuss uniting behind one or two contenders to avoid splitting the Black vote.
After over a century on Broward's coast, the Hillsboro Lighthouse faces severe rust and a $1.8 million restoration challenge.
A family's celebration turned to tragedy and then relief when two off-duty firefighters sprang into action to rescue a five-year-old boy who drowned at a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel pool.
Experts say breeding season is fueling a new population surge across South Florida.
The city cites state and local mandates for the charge, but the homeowner is fighting back, urging others to check their statements for estimated versus actual readings.
In a high-stakes meeting, Black candidates for Florida's 20th Congressional District discuss uniting behind one or two contenders to avoid splitting the Black vote.
The NEXT Weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.