Roughly 39 million Americans suffer from a condition that can mean major health problems down the line — but many have no idea they’ve got it. Despite the soaring numbers, experts say 85% to 90% don’t realize it’s an issue, and one population in particular is dangerously underdiagnosed. A doctor broke down the basics of the … Read more
Stressed to the nines? Chronic stress — which tends to last several weeks or more — takes a major toll on the body. Not only can it manifest as headaches, fatigue, digestive issues and sleep problems, it can accelerate the aging process. Like an internal smoke alarm that won’t stop blaring, persistent stress damages cells, … Read more
Fossils usually leave us with bones turned to stone, the hard remains of creatures long gone. But every so often, nature offers something far rarer — a glimpse of soft tissue that survived for millions of years. Researchers examining a 520-million-year-old arthropod larva were stunned to find not just an outline of the creature, but … Read more
A woman found out she had been living with a tumor for 15 years after she lost hearing when her ears “popped” on a plane. Nicole Cutler, 28, was flying from California to Boston when she experienced the loss and immediately booked an appointment with an audiologist who booked her in for an MRI scan. … Read more
Forget snooze buttons and slow starts. One woman swears that adopting a simple, no-cost habit first thing in the morning has “changed her life” — and it only takes a few seconds. “I am a lazy person by nature, I always have been,” Kathryn Smith (@kathhrynsmithh), a surgical athletic trainer, admitted in a recent TikTok. … Read more
Bruce Willis’ wife is giving an important update on his dementia battle. In a preview of Emma Heming Willis’ sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer airing on ABC Tuesday night, the 70-year-old actor’s wife explained the current status of his health after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. “Bruce is still very mobile,” Emma, … Read more
Alexa Ray Joel shared an update on her father Billy Joel’s health as the legendary singer battles a brain disorder. Billy, 76, announced that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) – which affects his vision, hearing and balance – on social media in May. The “Riverside Way” singer, who is the daughter of … Read more
California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this year. That means California is on pace to top last year’s record of 12,595 cases. There were fewer than 1,000 cases logged in the year … Read more
A UK woman says her brain tumor made her “forget” she was a mom — after flashing lights and rainbow-like patterns in her vision led to her diagnosis. Clare Smerdon, 37, was diagnosed with a grade 4 astrocytoma — just weeks after her son Teddy turned 13 months. Doctors told her the aggressive tumor was … Read more
Billy Joel’s beloved motorcycle shop on Long Island, New York, is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes. The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay in late September and auctioning off his collection later this year because … Read more
A man was told that his ear infection was actually a sign of a rare brain tumor. David Dingley, 76, noticed he wasn’t hearing properly in June 2023, but assumed he had a bad cold. His earing issues persisted, and after multiple visits to his GP, he was diagnosed with an ear infection, and later … Read more
That stinks! A 57-year-old UK father of four recently made headlines when he revealed the bizarre clue that preceded his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis — a “strange sweet caramel smell.” “We didn’t think much of it,” said Costa Fantis’s 27-year-old son, Antonio. “We definitely didn’t know it was a symptom of something so serious.” Before … Read more
A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months, even with surgery. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Goldberger shared … Read more
It may be time to think outside the box. Many Americans will experience some level of brain decline as they age, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Maintaining a sharp mind is crucial — strong cognitive function is vital for overall well-being and a high quality of life. Dr. Daniel Amen is a double board-certified psychiatrist, … Read more
I’m going the extra mile for myelin. I travel the world to deliver neurological care in places with limited resources. Along the way, I have learned several important lessons about protecting brain health and preventing brain disease. My perspective was forever altered on one of my first trips to Uganda for the Department of Neurology … Read more
Don’t drop the ball on this one. Boosting your brain health can be a real balancing act — one that involves regular exercise, a good diet, healthy amounts of sleep and plenty of mentally stimulating activities. But there’s one little trick that’s been shown to help you stay sharp as you age, and while it’s … Read more
Even when she was a full-time cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Steffie Tomson always had fashion on the brain — but not in the way you might think. This isn’t a story of a biology nerd who dreams of working at Vogue. Tomson had her mind on her scientific research, but somehow, her shoes always ended up … Read more
She’s tech-ing a break from burnout. Even with an in-person partner, Lilian Schmidt was sick of shouldering the mental load of motherhood. So, she’s trained ChatGPT to become a second mommy — tasking it to draft shopping lists, create meal plans, plan birthdays and vacations, and revolutionize bedtime. Lilian Schmidt has transformed ChatGPT into a co-parent, entrusting … Read more
The federally funded food stamp program is really delivering for brain health, a new study finds. Over 41 million people participated last year in the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families purchase nutritious food. We’ve long known that healthy foods — especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins … Read more
Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully understood. A new study adds … Read more