Most people go through life dreading a serious diagnosis and surgery. I spent my formative years begging for both. At 30, while my peers were advancing their careers and growing their families, I couldn’t shower without vomiting from the strain it put on my body. I couldn’t pull up my underwear or tie my shoes … Read more
Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China announced. Although rates vary widely between countries, the total number of young people with the condition is expected to … Read more
What a complete shock. Two years ago, a 20-year-old student at the University of Cambridge collapsed and died without any warning signs while hiking in southern France — and now her family is doing everything possible to prevent others from experiencing this same type of unexpected tragedy. Clarissa Nicholls was described as a healthy and … Read more
On September 21, some of us will bear witness — but all of us will feel the pull of a partial solar eclipse in Virgo. And we humans are not the only beating hearts affected by this cosmic event, as all animals, both wild and domestic, and points in between — fall under the influence … Read more
A quadruple amputee says an incredibly common infection that affects about 15 million women in the US every year — and is usually cleared up by antibiotics — nearly killed her. And it wasn’t because she didn’t seek medical attention — even if she did initially put down her symptoms to other things like asthma … Read more
Many people know that obesity carries certain health risks, as it makes you more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. But fresh research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity has experts concerned about the impact excess fat might have on the brain — especially in adolescents. After analyzing … Read more
Though it seems counterintuitive, researchers have found that women with larger busts actually sweat less than those with less endowed chests. Historically, it was believed that the bigger the bust, the more sweat, but scientists from the University of Southhampton have uncovered that the long-believed adage might not be more than a myth, a finding … Read more
Researchers say there’s no backbone to the argument that slouching is bad for your spine. However, data suggests that slouching can impact your memory, CNN reported. The outlet cited several studies stating that there’s no evidence of a cause and effect of slouching and spinal pain and there also isn’t hard proof that slouchers have … Read more
“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you,” the great F. Scott Fitzgerald once said. “Drinking in moderation” is the rule of thumb when it comes to alcohol, but one doctor argues it all factors into age. Like most people who experienced drinking in their 20’s, a … Read more
Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the popular Winter Park Resort. But … Read more
When it comes to men, size does matter. Neck size, that is. A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology found the perception of how nurturing or protective a man is toward his children is tied to the trapezius muscle. The muscle starts at the base of the neck, goes across the shoulders … Read more
Actor Ray Liotta’s cause of death one year ago this month has now been revealed. Liotta, 67, died from pulmonary edema and acute heart failure in his sleep while working on a movie in the Dominican Republic on May 26 of last year, according to documents obtained by TMZ, due to a condition that affects half of … Read more
Regulators have given the green light to the first alopecia treatment proven to regrow hair. Trials have shown that taking the daily pill can almost entirely reverse the condition that causes hair to fall out in clumps. Called baricitinib, the drug is already in use on the NHS for a number of conditions, including arthritis, … Read more