Scientists at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say they have identified a new type of memory loss. Limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome, or LANS, affects the brain’s limbic system, which helps to regulate emotions and behavior. The syndrome is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease, but doesn’t progress as quickly and has a “better prognosis,” according to a...
Adults in the U.S. are more worried than ever about whether Medicare and Social Security benefits will be available when they need them. In response to a Gallup poll released in June, 75% of adults age 65 and younger said they are “worried” or “extremely worried” about lack of Medicare availability, according to a press...
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci redefined perfection on this day in history, July 18, 1976, when she scored the first-ever perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics history. Competing on the uneven bars apparatus during the compulsory portion of the team event of the women’s artistic gymnastics competition, Comaneci made history in less than 30 seconds. “Chris, this...
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country. Officials with the Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, had been sharing updates about the bird since he came into their care last month. “Somebody get this guy a bar of...
Hot summer days include plenty of pool or beach time for many people — but it’s important to stay safe while swimming. While it may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, experts warn that prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk. Fox News Digital spoke with Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., an ophthalmologist in...
Peter Moore made footwear an art form. Paired with a young sports star whose ascendancy defied gravity, Moore’s art inspired a pop-culture phenomenon. Moore designed the original Air Jordan sneakers. They were first worn by Chicago Bulls rookie basketball star Michael Jordan in 1984 and then released to the public before the end of the...
The newest Gerber baby has been crowned. Akil “Sonny” McLeod from Arizona has been named the winner of Gerber’s 14th annual Photo Search contest. Sonny caught the attention of the selection committee, which for the first time ever was made up of parents of previous Gerber babies, according to a press release from the company....
As summer heats up, more families are heading to the pool to cool down. But certain pool toys can put kids at risk for injuries and even drowning. Dr. Meghan Martin, a mother of four and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, revealed her top five...
A pair of family dogs made their way to six different countries during a European road trip with their owners. Matt Robertson, 38, and David Barker, 36, decided to enbark on a 12-day travel experience across Europe recently —but they couldn’t leave their furry friends behind. The pair told SWNS that they couldn’t imagine leaving...
Engineer, TV host, author and mom Emily Calandrelli will make history when she becomes the first West Virginia woman to travel to outer space. She’ll make the out-of-this-world journey as a citizen astronaut ambassador with Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-founded private spaceflight company, it was announced on Tuesday. “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to...
