Alzheimer's Foundation to host free education conference in Boca Raton
Participants will learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer's disease, brain health, and caregiving.
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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.
Medicare could shell out more than $100,000 a year per patient to cover the drug and the complex scans and tests needed to monitor its potentially lethal risks for patients.
"I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead," she said. "And then I spent a lot of time with Tony. He wanted nothing but my friendship and my voice."
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers and is ready to help the team push for the playoffs.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers and is ready to help the team push for the playoffs.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.