Intense cold can shock the body — but it might also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study from researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a frigid chamber cooled to a bone-chilling negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
Stephen A. Smith, 2028? Introduced by Whoopi Goldberg as “ESPN host and political commentator,” Smith told the hosts of “The View” that he would “definitely consider” running for president if he thought he could win the office. “I’m half joking but I kind of mean it,” Smith said Thursday. “I have no desire to be … Read more
Annie Charlotte has two vaginas, but it doesn’t impact her sex life much because “99 percent of men don’t realize”. The 26-year-old discovered she had two vaginas when she was sixteen; she was getting a form of birth control inserted inside her when her doctor diagnosed her with a rare condition. The doctor explained she … Read more
She’s the real-life Count Dracula. A woman’s rare “vampire disease” causes her to writhe in pain and could even be fatal if she ingests garlic, much like the mythical bloodsucking creatures. Phoenix Nightingale, 32, has what is called “acute intermittent porphyria,” a very rare metabolic disorder that results in symptoms like pain, migraines, constipation and … Read more
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
Demi Moore shared an update on ex-husband Bruce Willis’ condition as the actor battles frontotemporal dementia. On Friday, the 61-year-old actress appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and the 49-year-old TV host reminisced about their time working together on the 2003 movie “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” Willis made a small cameo at the beginning of the movie. … Read more
A tomb of a medieval Catholic saint was recently opened last month for research – and the condition of her body stunned those who found her. In an Aug. 28 press release translated from Spanish to English, the Diocese of Avila announced the recent opening of the tomb of St. Teresa of Jesus. The saint, also known … Read more
A team of experts was unable to determine why a Missouri nun who died in 2019 had not decomposed, the bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph announced on Thursday. “Within the limits of what has been observed during this time, the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster does not appear to have experienced the … Read more
A woman has been left in agony due to a rare condition which made her allergic to her own period. Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction. She suffered itchy and burning eyes, headaches and rashes. Her doctor … Read more
A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults 60 and older. The research, published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people. Participants, who were 72 years … Read more
Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals living in poor conditions have been seized from a home in Connecticut. The Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said in a Facebook post Saturday that officials rescued 23 dogs, 20 cats, seven rabbits and a guinea pig from the residence, with more cats to be rounded up on Sunday. The agency … Read more
Daisy Ridley, 32, stunningly revealed this week that she has Graves’ disease. The “Star Wars” actress shared that after experiencing hot flashes, a racing heart rate, weight loss and fatigue, she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in September 2023. Ridley admitted that the diagnosis was something of a shock as she initially assumed her symptoms were … Read more
Prince Harry is considering returning to the UK to attend his uncle Robert Fellowes’ funeral — but only “if it doesn’t cause too much drama,” his pal has revealed. The Duke of Sussex, 39, has reportedly been in contact with his aunt and his cousins, as well as his late mother Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, following his … Read more
Miriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition. The 83-year-old actress discussed her health struggles with Closer magazine, revealing that her mobility has been compromised as her condition progresses. “I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” Margolyes … Read more
Researchers say they have uncovered a link between semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — and sudden vision loss. The risk of developing nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is four times higher for diabetics on semaglutide and seven times higher for people taking the drug to lose weight, according to a new study … Read more
Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke — and not even know it. More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. “Heart valve disease … Read more
A fit 28-year-old California man nearly died due to cardiac arrest after doctors mistook his sepsis for anxiety and sent him home. “Being misdiagnosed @UCLA hospital almost cost me my life at 28,” Joe DuPont claimed in an X post describing his nearly-fatal ordeal. The saga began in late April after the Californian, who works … Read more
A 50-year-old woman baffled doctors when she visited emergency rooms seven times over two years showing signs of alcohol intoxication even though she does not drink. “She told doctors her religion does not allow drinking, and her husband verified she did not drink,” Dr. Rahel Zewude, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Toronto, … Read more
The bigger the breasts, the bigger the problems. A British woman says her life was ruined by a rare and “debilitating” condition that caused her breasts to balloon to an excessive size, making her feel ashamed of her own body. Rochelle, who has not disclosed her full name, suffers from gigantomastia, and her breasts began … Read more