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Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Disease and Facial Cancer

Iconic singer Carly Simon, 83, revealed she has Parkinson's disease and skin cancer, saying she has been learning to live with the progressive condition after years away from the public eye. She described mobility challenges stemming from arthritis and multiple joint replacements, the Mayo Clinic diagnosis, and indicated she is moving forward with new music, including the upcoming album Comes in Waves.

Carly Simon

Jul 27, 2026

FDA

Roche cobas BV/CV vaginitis test FDA-cleared

Roche has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the cobas BV/CV assay, which detects bacterial vaginosis and Candida vaginitis from a single vaginal swab using real-time PCR, promising more accurate diagnoses than traditional methods. The test can be run on the cobas platform alongside other sexual-health assays and is intended for professional laboratory use, aiming to reduce misdiagnosis and speed appropriate treatment.

North America United States Food and Drug Administration

Jul 24, 2026

Soccer

Paul Wade diagnosed with probable CTE

Paul Wade, a former Socceroos captain, has disclosed a probable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy after an earlier suspected diagnosis in 2024, using his disclosure to raise awareness of concussion and long-term brain health in football. Neurologists and experts, including Rowena Mobbs, are urging tighter concussion policies and a reduction in heading for youth players, with Wade’s case echoing broader calls in Australia for better player protection and support systems.

Paul Wade

Jul 22, 2026

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Disease and Facial Cancer

Roche cobas BV/CV vaginitis test FDA-cleared

Paul Wade diagnosed with probable CTE

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