Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Alan Alda, now 90, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," talks about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Alan Alda, now 90, is one of the country's most-beloved actors, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H." Alda talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about his challenging childhood, dealing with polio and his mother's schizophrenia; his decades of work to help scientists and health care professionals communicate more clearly; and about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson's
Actor Michael J. Fox is known to millions for the "Back to the Future" films and the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City." But for the past two decades it's been his battle with Parkinson's disease, and his search for a cure, that may have generated the most attention. Looking back, he tells anchor Jane Pauley that sharing his battle publicly and joining with others to raise money has been "one of the great gifts of my life." He has launched an online study to help researchers develop new therapies for the disease. (This story was originally broadcast on October 29, 2017.)
Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Brett Favre opens up about Parkinson's disease. What is it?
Brett Favre revealed he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.
Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He made the announcement while testifying on Capitol Hill about a welfare scandal in which he is accused of improperly using his connections to secure money for himself and his alma mater. Favre has denied all wrongdoing and paid back more than $1 million to the state. Omar Villafranca has more.
Brett Favre reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
Neurosurgeon works to treat Alzheimer's, addiction with ultrasound technology
American neurosurgeon Ali Rezai is pioneering ways to try to help people with drug addiction and with Alzheimer's disease. One experiment focuses beams of ultrasound on the brain.
White House releases memo from Biden's doctor on Parkinson's specialist visits
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced repeated questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson's disease specialist involved President Biden.
White House grilled over Biden's medical history
Ten days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, CBS News has learned a Parkinson's specialist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House at least eight times times over the last year. The president's spokesman says Biden's examinations have "found no sign of Parkinson's, and he is not being treated for it." Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on Biden's critical week ahead.
Michael J. Fox makes surprise appearance with Coldplay
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Beloved comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76
Richard Lewis, the longtime stand-up comedian who is known to millions for his memorable role as Larry David's neurotic friend in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died at the age of 76. Last year, Lewis revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Michael J. Fox gets standing ovation after surprise appearance at BAFTAs
As the Michael J. Fox was taken to the stage in a wheelchair, fellow actors and audience members gave Fox a rousing ovation.
Michael J. Fox talks funding breakthrough research for Parkinson's
Michael J. Fox also talked about facing the condition and how his wife, Tracy Pollan, is his biggest champion.
Experimental implant restores Parkinson's patient's ability to walk
The device worked to "reduce freezing of gait" by electrically stimulating the Parkinson's patient's spinal cord, according to a new study.
Michael J. Fox on the injuries he's suffered from Parkinson's disease
The 61-year-old actor is sharing more about his battle with the disease, which he was diagnosed with at age 29.
Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's and how he finds "optimism is sustainable"
The "Family Ties" and "Back to the Future" actor who's become just as famous for his very public fight against Parkinson's looks back on superstardom; the recently-announced advance in Parkinson's research; and the new documentary about his life, "Still."
Preview: Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's: "Every day it gets tougher"
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 30, the actor talks with Jane Pauley about the progression of his Parkinson's disease.
Preview: Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's, and optimism
In an interview with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley to be broadcast April 30, the actor talks about the incurable disease, mortality, and how - with gratitude - optimism is sustainable.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton says she has received Parkinson's diagnosis
The Virginia Democrat said in a video, "I'm not going to let Parkinson's stop me from being me."
Neil Diamond on "A Beautiful Noise," Parkinson's, and being thankful
The life of the singer-songwriter has been dramatized, "warts and all," in a new Broadway musical. Now 82, he talks about his Parkinson's diagnosis, being in denial, and the calm that - finally - has moved into "the hurricane of my life."
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