Call it the kiss of death. Lusty lads looking to lock lips with Caroline Cray Quinn better be careful because a smooch could prove fatal. The Boston-based beauty suffers from severe food allergies, as well as a chronic condition known as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). MCAS is an immune disease that causes her cells to incorrectly … Read more
Add this common skin condition to the list of ailments that Ozempic may improve. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lesion-causing inflammatory disorder that affects at least 1 in 100 people and is strongly associated with obesity. Treatments include weight loss, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, surgery and laser therapy — and perhaps eventually semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic … Read more
YouTuber MrBeast was named in a lawsuit filed by five contestants from his upcoming “Beast Games” reality competition show. The class action lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court accused the defendants — including Amazon, Mr Beast, 26, and his independent production company, Off One’s Base LLC — of subjecting the unnamed plaintiffs to … Read more
Can Ozempic help cure arthritis? Some doctors say so. Many overweight patients struggle with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, fatty liver, rheumatoid arthritis, and sleep apnea. Now, some doctors are suggesting an “obesity first” approach to treating these issues. The idea is to treat obesity with medications approved for that use and, as weight … Read more
It’s all Greek to her. Making healthy choices at the start of a busy day can be a challenge, but one diet pro insists that the best breakfast to help clients lose weight is a snap to prepare — and it’s delicious, too. In an article for Eat This,Not That, registered dietitian Kristen Carli lays out … Read more
Food really is medicine, at least according to new research. A study, published this week by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming protein — especially plant-based protein — seemed to drastically lower the odds of developing chronic illness for women as they age. “Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in … Read more
Hold the phone — or don’t. An Irish woman says she’s developed chronic shoulder pain after using her phone for up to four hours a day. Michelle Waldron, 34, says she’s now unable to complete daily tasks after the harrowing condition came on overnight in December 2022 and hasn’t subsided since. “I went to bed … Read more
Dr. AI is almost here. Researchers from MIT have created a new, “one-size-fits-all” medical implant that strives to make the treatment of several chronic illnesses like diabetes much more patient-friendly. Such a “tailored treatment” device relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and soft robots, according to MIT and fellow researchers from the University of Galway. The … Read more
Short bursts of exercise can help reduce the symptoms of chronic depression, a study has found. The study, published on Monday in JAMA Network Open, found when people over 50 who suffer from conditions often linked to depression — such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain — exercised, the activity reduced their depressive symptoms. The … Read more
The familiar peel-and-stick bandages seen on skinned knees worldwide may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists have now developed a bandage that can heal wounds faster and easier by using an array of tiny, built-in electronics. But the new high-tech bandage has uses far beyond skinned knees. “Over 6.7 million people in the … Read more
Maybe it was getting a little rusty. Alec Baldwin, 65, has undergone hip replacement surgery after wrapping filming of his controversial Western, “Rust,” his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, announced Tuesday on Instagram. “Alec got a new hip today…it was a long time necessary,” Baldwin wrote in the caption of the post, which shows the couple cuddling … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood. We lost our mother when she was only 48. My issue with Julie is her constant and blatant storytelling. She has two young children and is recently divorced. While I feel terrible about her situation … Read more
A female Congo African grey parrot does not like its owner’s ailing father – and mocks the man’s chronic cough by making mimicking sounds. The rescue parrot’s name is Jack, although it’s a female – and the parrot apparently hates men, SWNS reported. Jack’s owner, Lorna Webb, has a dad who is suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). … Read more
We’re truly on the cutting edge of medicine, now. A “smart” bandage is on the horizon, as researchers develop a product that can monitor healing and provide antibiotics to the injury site, as well as stimulate the growth of tissue with electrical signals. Led by professor of medical engineering Dr. Wei Gao, California Institute of … Read more
It’s an ode to DNA. A new study sheds light on how Ludwig van Beethoven died almost 200 years ago — a puzzle that many have been interested in solving. Using five strands of the German composer’s hair for a DNA analysis, scientists were able to determine his likely demise was liver failure caused by … Read more
Had a ruff night’s sleep? A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions has shown that people with dogs are more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder. Cat ownership was also associated with sleep issues, but not to the extent that dog owners experience. Researchers acknowledged that while pets may have a relaxing … Read more
Millennials are seeking more professional help for health issues than ever, a new study revealed. Conducted by United Healthcare and Health Action Council, the study explored factors and claims data from policyholders ages 27 to 42 — a total of 126,000 individuals. It compared current data from April 2021 through March 2022 to historical data dating back … Read more
A new pill is generating breakthrough buzz: It offers relief to those suffering from chronic constipation — without any harsh drug side effects. Vibrant is a capsule that looks like a regular-sized pill, but instead of releasing medicine when swallowed, it vibrates to stimulate the colon and, well, get things flowing. The Food and Drug … Read more
Amélie Champagne, 22, died by suicide this month after a battle with Lyme disease, her father said. Lyme disease can infiltrate the joints, heart, and nervous system if left untreated. Her father shared the news on LinkedIn: “She decided to free herself from the unbearable pain.” Loading Something is loading. Amélie Champagne, 22, struggled to … Read more
“Insulin tells the muscles to be a sponge and absorb the glucose in the blood,” said senior study author Steven Malin, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology and health at Rutgers University in New Jersey. “Think about it like water from a water faucet: You turn the water on and a drop touches … Read more