New experimental treatments using ultrasound energy to target the brain are being tested to help people with Alzheimer’s and those battling drug addiction. The pioneering neurosurgeon behind the technology spoke with 60 Minutes. Source
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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. Source
The hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s
Dr. Ali Rezai told 60 Minutes that new developments in blood testing could help doctors identify patients who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Source
Converting vacant office buildings into apartments
Transforming unused office buildings into urban housing could solve two problems rippling through the real estate world — if only it were so easy. Source
The hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Ali Rezai told 60 Minutes that new developments in blood testing could help doctors identify patients who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Source
Cold front brings subzero temperatures, dangerous winds and snow to millions
More than 95 million people across 25 states were under wind chill warnings, advisories or watches on Sunday as an Arctic cold front hovered over much of the country. Source
4 dead, 1 critically hurt in Arizona hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon crashed in Arizona, killing four people and injuring another, police said. Source
Burgum endorses Trump on eve of Iowa caucuses
North Dakota Gov. Burgum dropped out of the race in early December after struggling to qualify for the third and fourth GOP debates. Source
1/14: The Takeout: Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey
For this edition of “The Takeout,” Major Garrett speaks to Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey. A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Casey discusses the importance of transparency on Capitol Hill among lawmakers and the funding fight for Ukraine and Israel aid. Source
Police arrest 6 over alleged plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Investigators determined that members of the Palestine Action group planned on blocking the stock exchange building from opening for trading. Source