Patti Scialfa, the wife of Bruce Springsteen, has been battling a form of blood cancer since 2018. Scialfa, 71, revealed her diagnosis with multiple myeloma in her husband’s new documentary, “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” which premiered Sunday night at the Toronto Film Festival. The guitarist explained that her health issues … Read more
They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. At present, medics usually perform an LDL cholesterol test to determine whether a person is vulnerable to various heart problems. But in a groundbreaking … Read more
Feeling hungover after just one glass of wine? This is 40 — or rather, 44. Recent research out of Stanford University proposes that people age dramatically at 44 and 60. These major molecular shifts within the body can lead to declines in immune system regulation, kidney function and the ability to metabolize alcohol and caffeine. … Read more
Do you need to pump up your iron intake? Iron deficiency has been called one of the world’s most prevalent nutritional problems — more than a third of women younger than 50 have insufficient amounts of iron. Now, an Australian sports nutritionist is sharing what you need to know before taking an iron supplement. “The body … Read more
Perhaps the popularity of the vampire facial isn’t immortal after all. Rather than just slathering their faces with their own blood, beauty chasers are injecting it into their faces with a syringe to reap the supposed benefits of rejuvenation and a youthful-looking complexion. The injections of PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, are lauded as being more … Read more
Bring on the beans! A slew of research suggests a healthy heap of black beans can help lower blood pressure, promote sleep and weight loss, and reduce cancer risk. Black beans contain phytochemicals, compounds associated with improvements in blood vessel function. In a 2020 study focused on the effects of black and white bean consumption … Read more
They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study warns. Erythritol makes platelets in the blood more active, which may lead to blood clots, researchers explained Thursday in the … Read more
A new Miss USA has been crowned – but there’s still drama among former title holders. Miss Michigan Alma Cooper, a 22-year-old US Army officer, was awarded the crown on Sunday at the Miss USA pageant’s 73rd annual ceremony, following months of controversy within the organization. In May, Noelia Voight, 24, stepped down from the … Read more
Drinking from plastic bottles may be poisonous to your health — and drinking straight from the tap might save your life. A recent study published in the journal Microplastics found that drinking from plastic bottles may increase blood pressure as a result of microplastics entering the bloodstream. As the name implies, microplastics are small particles of plastic … Read more
The news this week that new blood test technology can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease was met with excitement — but one dementia specialist is warning that the accuracy of these tests varies. “Some of the blood tests are accurate and some are not, and doctors don’t know which tests to use,” explained Dr. Suzanne Schindler, an … Read more
WASHINGTON — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of a sticky protein called beta-amyloid — with a … Read more
One culture’s culinary trash can be another’s sought-after treasure, but according to the users of one food website, there are plenty of dishes that shouldn’t even make it to the table. Taste Atlas has released its annual list of the 100 worst-rated foods on the planet — and even to a reporter who’s sampled bull testicle … Read more
In 2009, Mutassim Khadafy, the then 34-year-old son of the ruthless Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy and the African country’s National Security Advisor, wanted to vacation in Las Vegas. But he didn’t want his every move — particularly the illegal ones — to end up in the news. So he hired Phil Elwood, a self-described PR … Read more
It’s enough to chill one’s blood. California whale watchers were left terrified after encountering an undulating blood-red sea creature that looked straight out of a horror flick. A post detailing this intertidal terror is currently making waves on Instagram. “What is this creature right out of the Twilight Zone??” inquired the cetacean searchers while describing … Read more
Start spreadin’ the news. Swapping butter for a mix of olive oil and a high-quality plant oil is better for cholesterol and long-term heart health, according to blood analyses conducted by researchers in Sweden and Germany. A team from Chalmers University of Technology and the German Institute of Human Nutrition say they were able to … Read more
Researchers at Virginia Tech say they have developed an eco-friendly menstrual product that won’t cramp your style. It’s a pad with a special formula that allows blood to turn to gel. The pads absorb more blood and leak less than traditional ones, according to findings published Wednesday in the Cell Press journal. “A pad with … Read more
Meghan Markle is feeling “regretful” over the ongoing royal rift, according to a report. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, reportedly “wants to make peace” with Kate Middleton despite “genuinely feeling hurt” over the feud. The “Suits” alum last saw the Princess of Wales, 42, at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022, and has not … Read more
She’s cracked the case! A New Jersey-based dietitian reports that almonds are the best late-night snack that won’t spike blood sugar, your body’s main fuel source. “The plant-based protein in almonds helps to slow digestion and provides a steady release of energy throughout the night, keeping blood sugar levels in an ideal range,” Erin Palinski-Wade, a … Read more
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Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke for the first time — even though they shouldn’t, a new study finds. Nearly a third of adults 60 and older who don’t have cardiovascular disease took aspirin in 2021, according to findings … Read more