An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinsons disease.Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed just before his 60th birthday, according to a press release from Cleveland Clinic."My doctor at the time told me [a Parkinsons diagnosis] wasnt a death sentence, and there would be advancements over the next few years to help with my treatment," said Laycock.STEM-CELL THERAPY FOR PARKINSON'S SHOWS 'STRONG PROMISE' IN RELIEVING SYMPTOMSEven after a regimen of medications, however, Laycock's symptoms continued to progress over the next 11 years.When tremors in his right hand began increasing in severity and frequency, he began exploring other treatments."The tremor would really start to be pronounced if I had a deadline coming up for something with the orchestra," Laycock told Cleveland Clinic.DOCTOR SHARES WAYS TO PREVENT GETTING PARKINSON'S DISEASEHe also started experiencing dyskinesias, which are involuntary movements that can be a side effect of long-term use of certain Parkinson's medications.Michal Gostkowski, DO, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic, introduced Laycock to the alternative option of deep brain stimulation (DBS), which was described as a "pacemaker for the brain."DBS is a "treatment that involves an implanted device that delivers an electrical current directly to areas of your brain," according to Cleveland Clinic.There are billions of neurons in the brain, which communicate using electrical and chemical signals. Some brain conditions, including Parkinson's, can make those neurons less active, the same source stated.PARALYZED MAN WITH ALS IS THIRD TO RECEIVE NEURALINK IMPLANT, CAN TYPE WITH BRAINDeep brain stimulation applies an electrical current to make those neurons more active.In May 2024, Laycock received a brain implant as the first step of the DBS therapy. He then activated and set up his device with programmer Erica Hennigs, the release detailed."When it comes to programming the device, we try different settings at first," said Hennigs. "We then adjust those during follow-up visits as we learn more about how his symptoms are being controlled."After seeing success for nearly a year, Laycock progressed to a more advanced form of DBS called adaptive deep brain stimulation, or aDBS."Traditional DBS gives the same stimulation to the brain 24 hours a day. What makes aDBS different is that it can adapt and fine-tune the stimulation in real time," said Dr. Michael Gostkowski, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic, in the release."By tracking a certain frequency in the brain, it can increase or decrease the stimulation as needed to better control symptoms."Laycock was a good candidate for the advanced therapy because his symptoms fluctuated throughout the day, which means a treatment that could adapt to those fluctuations could be more effective, according to the clinic."Since Rands a music conductor, fine-tuning with aDBS would reduce the risk of him experiencing tremors if his medication were to wear off in the middle of a concert or performance," said Hennigs.Because of his previous positive experience with DBS, Laycock jumped at the chance to receive the new version."It sounded like it would make my life simpler not having to worry about adjusting my device settings and medications as frequently," he told Cleveland Clinic.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe conductors implanted device was able to support new adaptive technology, so it was just a matter of working with Hennigs to update the settings.Laycock began receiving aDBS in March 2025. Now, his tremors are almost completely gone except for times of extreme stress or anxiety, according to the release."And my dyskinesia is pretty well under control," he said. "My symptoms are minimal compared to the way they were, and a lot of that is due to adaptive deep brain stimulation."Laycock is now approaching his 47th year as a music conductor, the release stated, and he looks forward to spending time with his wife, two children and granddaughter.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthGostkowski encourages Parkinson's patients to ask their doctors about DBS or aDBS as an option to control symptoms and improve quality of life.Laycock added, "I know the thought of brain surgery can be intimidating, but its a life-changing procedure that allows you to become your own self again."

An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinsons disease.Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed just before his 60th birthday, according to a press release from Cleveland Clinic."My doctor at the time told me [a Parkinsons diagnosis] wasnt a death sentence, and there would be advancements over the next few years to help with my treatment," said Laycock.STEM-CELL THERAPY FOR PARKINSON'S SHOWS 'STRONG PROMISE' IN RELIEVING SYMPTOMSEven after a regimen of medications, however, Laycock's symptoms continued to progress over the next 11 years.When tremors in his right hand began increasing in severity and frequency, he began exploring other treatments."The tremor would really start to be pronounced if I had a deadline coming up for something with the orchestra," Laycock told Cleveland Clinic.DOCTOR SHARES WAYS TO PREVENT GETTING PARKINSON'S DISEASEHe also started experiencing dyskinesias, which are involuntary movements that can be a side effect of long-term use of certain Parkinson's medications.Michal Gostkowski, DO, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic, introduced Laycock to the alternative option of deep brain stimulation (DBS), which was described as a "pacemaker for the brain."DBS is a "treatment that involves an implanted device that delivers an electrical current directly to areas of your brain," according to Cleveland Clinic.There are billions of neurons in the brain, which communicate using electrical and chemical signals. Some brain conditions, including Parkinson's, can make those neurons less active, the same source stated.PARALYZED MAN WITH ALS IS THIRD TO RECEIVE NEURALINK IMPLANT, CAN TYPE WITH BRAINDeep brain stimulation applies an electrical current to make those neurons more active.In May 2024, Laycock received a brain implant as the first step of the DBS therapy. He then activated and set up his device with programmer Erica Hennigs, the release detailed."When it comes to programming the device, we try different settings at first," said Hennigs. "We then adjust those during follow-up visits as we learn more about how his symptoms are being controlled."After seeing success for nearly a year, Laycock progressed to a more advanced form of DBS called adaptive deep brain stimulation, or aDBS."Traditional DBS gives the same stimulation to the brain 24 hours a day. What makes aDBS different is that it can adapt and fine-tune the stimulation in real time," said Dr. Michael Gostkowski, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic, in the release."By tracking a certain frequency in the brain, it can increase or decrease the stimulation as needed to better control symptoms."Laycock was a good candidate for the advanced therapy because his symptoms fluctuated throughout the day, which means a treatment that could adapt to those fluctuations could be more effective, according to the clinic."Since Rands a music conductor, fine-tuning with aDBS would reduce the risk of him experiencing tremors if his medication were to wear off in the middle of a concert or performance," said Hennigs.Because of his previous positive experience with DBS, Laycock jumped at the chance to receive the new version."It sounded like it would make my life simpler not having to worry about adjusting my device settings and medications as frequently," he told Cleveland Clinic.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe conductors implanted device was able to support new adaptive technology, so it was just a matter of working with Hennigs to update the settings.Laycock began receiving aDBS in March 2025. Now, his tremors are almost completely gone except for times of extreme stress or anxiety, according to the release."And my dyskinesia is pretty well under control," he said. "My symptoms are minimal compared to the way they were, and a lot of that is due to adaptive deep brain stimulation."Laycock is now approaching his 47th year as a music conductor, the release stated, and he looks forward to spending time with his wife, two children and granddaughter.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthGostkowski encourages Parkinson's patients to ask their doctors about DBS or aDBS as an option to control symptoms and improve quality of life.Laycock added, "I know the thought of brain surgery can be intimidating, but its a life-changing procedure that allows you to become your own self again."

Brian Kelly started "The Points Guy" to help people maximize their credit card points and miles for better travel experiences."My passion is helping people maximize their points and miles so they can travel better," Kelly told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview.The Points Guy is a website that helps travelers expand on their experiences and also get tips on all things travel. Aside from airplane miles and credit card points, the website answers any questions travelers may have so they can feel prepared and encouraged to travel.Kelly's passion for travel and his interest in maximizing points began as a kid in the 1990s."My dad got a job for a startup. We lived outside of Philadelphia. And so he would travel from Philadelphia to LA every other week. So, while it was tough on us as kids that he couldn't make every basketball game, the silver lining of it all is that he got a lot of frequent flyer miles. So when I was 12 years old, he challenged me, 'Hey, if you can figure out how to use these miles, our family of six would go on vacation for free.'"REAL ID DOCUMENTS HELD UP IN MAIL ACCORDING TO AMERICANS WHO ENROLLED BEFORE DEADLINEKelly decided that the family would visit the Cayman Islands, after being inspired by the book "The Firm" by John Grisham.Fast-forward to 2010, when Kelly began The Points Guy as a blog that expanded into a company with staff around the world. Kelly started The Points Guy after utilizing points throughout college and young adult life and getting experiences like first-class airplane seats by using frequent flyer miles, even while on a tight budget."While we still focus a lot on points and credit cards, we cover everything travel, from cruises to theme parks. We want to let travelers get the most out of their experience. So if there are smart ways to book things, to get discounts, to get cheap fares-- And I also like to think, you know, in general, we're giving life tips, whether it's loyalty programs or credit cards. We empower consumers to understand the ecosystem that they're operating in," Kelly said.Kelly wrote the book "How To Win At Travel" to help answer the range of questions travelers may have, from travel tips to even grappling with anxiety."It's been 15 years since I started The Points Guy," he said. "And while we've helped millions and millions of people get value out of the system, there's still so many people who are overwhelmed. Now there's almost too much information in social media and online, where it can be very difficult for someone who's new to this to approach it in a way that makes sense. So I wrote How To Win At Travel to be that on-ramp guide to people who want to do more in travel."HIDDEN REAL ID HASSLES FACING AIRLINE TRAVELERS AND STATES TO AVOID"Playing the points game isn't just about travel. It's about investing in your own personal financial success," he said.Brian Kelly will appear on "Fox & Friends" on Monday morning.

Many McDonald's customers are raving about a secret menu hack.The "Cotton Candy Sprite" isn't something you'll find on your local McDonald's menu but social media users have cracked the code on how to finagle the fizzy drink.Here's how it works: Customers simply ask for a medium Sprite with three pumps of French vanilla syrup. This creates a blended and bubbly refreshment, according to the Instagram page for the food news website Mouth Attack.MCDONALD'S IS MOST POPULAR FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT BY GOOGLE SEARCHES, SAYS STUDYBut to get in on the viral sensation, customers need to order in person inside a McDonald's or at the drive-thru.The fact that the treat is an in-store exclusive hasn't stopped the hype around it.The beverage seems to be drawing on a combination of fascination and distaste.FAST-FOOD MENU ITEMS THAT CHEFS LIKE TO EATOf the more than 5,000 people who participated in a poll conducted by Mouth Attack on Instagram, 42% fell under the category of "I'm trying this," while 50% responded with "I'll pass.""That should stay a secret," wrote one commenter.One person who mentioned a past stint at McDonald's said, "I did this when I worked there. Best way to have a Sprite from McDonald's."MCDONALD'S CHICKEN NUGGETS COME IN THESE 4 SHAPES AND HERE'S WHYBut some expressed skepticism about the flavor profile."I wonder how citrus & vanilla flavors would create a cotton candy flavor," wrote one person.Others seemed unimpressed by the blend.Said a commenter, "Wasn't good at all, lol. Tasted nothing like cotton candy, more like a creme soda. Dissatisfied!""This sounds horrible," said yet another.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSomeone else expressed skepticism at the brand's ability to fulfill customers' requests for the secret menu item, writing, "McDonald's can't even get working milkshake machines so don't waste our time."This isn't the first time a debated secret menu hack at McDonald's has sparked a viral conversation.In 2022, the "Land, Air & Sea" trendy sandwich involved ordering a Big Mac, McChicken and Filet-o-Fish and stacking the sandwiches on top of one another into a multiverse of meat.For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyleMcDonald's seemed to legitimize the trend when it offered the burger trifecta for a limited time, though it required customers who ordered it to "make it yourself," which was met with plenty of debate on social media.It's not certain if McDonald's will embrace the Cotton Candy Sprite in the same way.Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's, as well as to Mouth Attack, for comment but did not hear back by publication time.

A French startup named Robeaut has just raised about $29 million to develop a truly groundbreaking neurosurgical microrobot.Imagine a device no bigger than a grain of rice that can carefully navigate the complex and delicate pathways of the brain.This little robot could change the way doctors treat brain tumors and other neurological conditions, making surgeries safer and more precise than ever before.Join The FREE CyberGuy Report: Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts, and exclusive deals plus instant access to myfree Ultimate Scam Survival Guide when you sign up!Brain surgery is incredibly complex. The tools surgeons use today are often rigid and can only move in straight lines. This limits where they can safely operate. Many tumors or problematic areas in the brain are simply too risky to reach because they lie near regions responsible for critical functions like movement or speech.In some cases, surgeons have no choice but to leave tumors untreated because the risk of damage is too high. On top of that, many drugs cannot even reach certain parts of the brain because of the blood-brain barrier, leaving patients with limited treatment options.TEEN GOES FROM 10 NIGHTLY SEIZURES TO ZERO WITH BRAIN IMPLANTRobeauts microrobot is designed to overcome these challenges. It is incredibly small, about three millimeters long, roughly the size of a grain of rice, and it enters the brain through a tiny incision just a millimeter wide. Unlike traditional tools, this robot does not move in straight lines. Instead, it can follow curved paths, gently pushing aside brain tissue as it goes. It uses rotating silicone rings at its tip to carefully shift tissue without causing damage. This movement is inspired by how tiny insects walk on water, using adhesion forces that dominate at such small scales.Inside the robot, there is a small compartment that holds miniature surgical tools. For example, when performing a biopsy, the microrobot uses a flexible needle and tiny forceps to collect tissue samples. These samples can be stored inside the device or pulled back through a cable connected to the robot. Beyond biopsies, the robot can also implant electrodes for conditions like Parkinsons disease or deliver drugs directly to tumors. It even has sensors that send real-time information back to the surgeons, helping them monitor the procedure closely.What is really impressive is how the robots path is planned. Using MRI scans combined with artificial intelligence, surgeons can map out safe routes that avoid sensitive brain areas. During surgery, they can adjust the robots position in real time using ultrasound imaging mounted on the skull, achieving sub-millimeter precision.AI ENABLES PARALYZED MAN TO CONTROL ROBOTIC ARM WITH BRAIN SIGNALSSo far, the microrobot has been tested in preclinical trials, mainly on sheep, with very promising results. There were no major complications like bleeding, which suggests the device can safely navigate brain tissue. Robeaut plans to begin human clinical trials in 2026, focusing on microbiopsies of brain tumors. They also aim to expand into the U.S. market and seek FDA approval, with hopes of launching internationally by 2030.AI SYSTEM RESTORES SPEECH FOR PARALYZED PATIENTS USING OWN VOICEThe potential impact of this microrobot is huge. It could allow doctors to diagnose brain tumors earlier and treat them more effectively while reducing the risks associated with traditional surgery. Because it is minimally invasive, patients could experience faster recoveries and fewer side effects. Additionally, the ability to collect live data from inside the brain could accelerate research and drug development for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.SUBSCRIBE TO KURTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESRobeauts microrobot represents an exciting fusion of robotics, artificial intelligence, biology, and medicine. It tackles one of the most difficult challenges in healthcare: how to safely access and treat the brain. While there are still hurdles to overcome, such as regulatory approvals and manufacturing at scale, this tiny device has the potential to turn previously "inoperable" brain tumors into treatable conditions. As one of the companys founders describes it, the microrobot acts like a "brain gardener," delicately tending to damaged tissue from within. With strong funding and a growing portfolio of patents, Robeaut is poised to make a lasting impact on the future of neurosurgery.Would you trust a rice-sized robot to perform brain surgery on you safely? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

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President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing the first ever self deportation program for illegal migrants