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Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

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Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

Around the world, chemicals that once kept barnacles from attaching to the hulls of ships have leached into marine sediments. Animals have suffered brain and immune impairment. Some female mollusks have turned imposex, growing male genitalia.  The chemicals did so much damage to aquatic ecosystems that, decades ago, they were banned internationally for marine use.  … Read more

Wellness coach, 40, dies after ‘detox’ ritual involving ‘toad vaccine’ — months after beating cancer

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Wellness coach, 40, dies after ‘detox’ ritual involving ‘toad vaccine’ — months after beating cancer

A “cleansing” ceremony involving the poisonous skin of an Amazonian frog is believed to be the cause of death for a wellness coach — mere months after he beat cancer. After recovering from Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive type of blood cancer, Kristian Trend became immersed in holistic wellness. But his participation in a dangerous “detox” … Read more

Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled over asbestos fears

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Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled over asbestos fears

Beware, consumers: “Monkee” business is afoot.  More than 121,000 squishy children’s toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have been recalled due to “risk of serious injury or death from asbestos exposure,” warns the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  “The recalled Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which … Read more

New treatment offers hope for endometrial cancer patients

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New treatment offers hope for endometrial cancer patients

A new treatment for endometrial cancer demonstrated strong potential in a Phase 3 clinical trial. Drugmaker Merck announced Monday that the investigational drug sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) met its “primary endpoints” of overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The TroFuse-005 trial is the first global Phase 3 trial to “demonstrate statistically significant … Read more

Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’

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Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’

Less is more in the case of this cancer treatment. The most common form of cancer among men in the US, after skin cancer, prostate cancer often comes with traditional treatments that cause difficult side effects. Now, a recent study may have found a potentially easier, less disruptive and more effective way to treat the … Read more

Doctors dismissed the ‘canker sore’ on my tongue — then it nearly killed me

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Doctors dismissed the ‘canker sore’ on my tongue — then it nearly killed me

From cankerous to cancerous. Rachel Passarella, a young nurse and mother, initially thought the red spot on her tongue was the physical toll of a bad breakup — but the reality proved far more devastating. “I told myself it was probably a canker sore brought on by the heartbreak and tension. I rinsed with salt … Read more

Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

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Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

You’ve heard of pseudoscience — but what about celebrity science? New research suggests a bombshell claim from Mel Gibson on influencer Joe Rogan’s popular podcast may have helped fuel a dramatic surge in prescriptions for an unproven cancer treatment. During the January 2025 episode, which racked up more than 60 million views in its first … Read more

Exclusive | Ozempic and Mounjaro masked our cancer symptoms — even doctors were unconcerned

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Exclusive | Ozempic and Mounjaro masked our cancer symptoms — even doctors were unconcerned

Brooke Hinderhan thought she had turned a corner with her health. After metformin failed to control her diabetes, doctors prescribed Ozempic. For a time, the popular GLP-1 drug worked, bringing her blood sugar under control. Even the side effects were manageable — until she developed severe fatigue, followed by diarrhea and stomach cramps that left … Read more

NASA engineer undergoes groundbreaking double-lung transplant — now she’s cancer-free

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NASA engineer undergoes groundbreaking double-lung transplant — now she’s cancer-free

From breathless to breathing freely. NASA engineer and mother Jodi Graf is grateful to celebrate another Mother’s Day after undergoing an innovative procedure to treat her terminal lung cancer. Now, the 61-year-old robotic software developer is cancer-free, can breathe easier and walk without an oxygen tank. 61-year-old NASA engineer and mother Jodi Graf underwent an … Read more

Dear Abby: My ex-lover wants nothing to do with me as I care for my disabled wife

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Dear Abby: My ex-lover wants nothing to do with me as I care for my disabled wife

DEAR ABBY: I’m a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn’t get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, “Cynthia.” We became friends with benefits and fell in love.  A year later, my wife got cancer. Since her family … Read more

Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

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Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

A wacky strongman believes he has become the first person in the world to pull a car with his penis — while on fire. And he insists the fantastical phallic stunt was a bid to raise awareness for prostate cancer. John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street … Read more

New tool can find deadliest cancer years before tumors can be seen on a scan

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New tool can find deadliest cancer years before tumors can be seen on a scan

Many are split on whether AI is good for humanity, but a new AI-powered tool could prove revolutionary when it comes to cancer screenings. Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-detect cancers. It has a 13% five-year survival rate and is projected to cause more than 52,700 deaths this year, according … Read more

Forget the Met Gala, it’s ‘Melanoma Monday’ — how your outfit choice can up your cancer risk

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Forget the Met Gala, it’s ‘Melanoma Monday’ — how your outfit choice can up your cancer risk

Happy Met Gala Monday to those who celebrate — but if you’re going out during the daytime, you may want to rethink the “naked dress.” While fashion fans all know the first Monday in May is when stars strut the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, the medical community knows it … Read more

Rising colorectal cancer in young adults may be linked to common weed killer

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Rising colorectal cancer in young adults may be linked to common weed killer

A major health crisis may be rooted in an unlikely source. That’s according to new research out of Spain, which suggests a widely used weed killer could be fueling the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer worldwide. In the US, roughly one in five diagnoses now occurs in Americans under 55 — and the disease … Read more

Father, 41, is ‘in love with life’ following bowel cancer diagnosis

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Father, 41, is ‘in love with life’ following bowel cancer diagnosis

There aren’t many people who can find the bright side of being diagnosed with cancer. But winemaker Nick Dugmore has found it. “Cancer’s been phenomenal for me, because I’ve never lived so f—ing purely and happy, and just in love with life in all my life,” Dugmore told news.com.au. It’s likely the only compliment the … Read more

Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse laments how people have ‘stopped making babies’

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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse laments how people have ‘stopped making babies’

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented how current generations have “stopped having babies” despite living in a richer world. “What in the world is happening with the natalism crisis?” Sasse asked on “60 Minutes Overtime” Sunday. “All across the industrialized, rich world, people have just stopped having babies in the last couple of decades.” Sasse … Read more

Rectal cancer in adults as young as 20 rising at alarming rate

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Rectal cancer in adults as young as 20 rising at alarming rate

Rectal cancer deaths are rising at a significantly faster rate than colon cancer among younger Americans, a trend that researchers warn will continue to escalate without a shift in treatment. Mortality rates for rectal cancer are growing two to three times faster than those for colon cancer among adults aged 20 to 44, according to a study … Read more

Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer

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Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes. There are obvious symptoms like sudden, severe headaches and dizziness, while subtle signs such as sweet smells and vision changes can slip under the radar. Now, an international team of researchers is raising alarm bells about another early … Read more

I’m a doctor — the 2 things men should do in every decade for peak health

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I’m a doctor — the 2 things men should do in every decade for peak health

Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor. Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Let’s keep it simple — here are the two … Read more

Fruits, veggies can actually fuel lung cancer risk in young non-smokers: shocking study

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Fruits, veggies can actually fuel lung cancer risk in young non-smokers: shocking study

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — or so we thought. New research from the University of Southern California suggests young non-smokers with fruit- and veggie-packed diets may face a higher lung cancer risk than those with less healthy habits. “These counter-intuitive findings raise important questions about an unknown environmental risk factor for … Read more