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
A bodybuilder mom fears she won’t live to 50 — after being diagnosed with a rare joint condition. Tracy Kiss, 36, always put her flexibility and high energy levels down to being fit and healthy. When she started bodybuilding at the age of 29, she “didn’t think much” of dislocating her joints — as it … Read more
You will have hit rock bottom. Does your booty feel like it’s falling asleep? You could have “dead butt syndrome,” a real and increasingly prevalent condition that causes people’s posteriors to go numb due to extended periods of sitting in one position. “The sustained flexed position of the hip and the compression of the tissues … Read more
Brooke Shields “of course” was always going to attend Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ 2006 wedding — but initially joked why she would have skipped. “I was gonna say yes to that,” Shields, 58, told Entertainment Weekly. “I was like, ‘Yes. I will — as long as I’m not the something old!’” The “Dawson’s Creek” … Read more
The band might be getting back together. Richie Sambora revealed that he’s ready to return to Bon Jovi more than 10 years after he unexpectedly quit the rock band. “The fans will just love it,” Sambora, 64, said on “The Allison Hagendorf Show” on Wednesday. “It’s not finance, it has nothing to do with [that]. … Read more
Kate Middleton most likely won’t cross paths with estranged brother-in-law, Prince Harry, during his trip to the UK — unless a certain someone pressures her to. The Princess of Wales, 42, will only agree to the meeting on one condition: if the order comes from King Charles III. Prince Harry at an event for the … Read more
Author Becky Holmes has shared how she got the ultimate revenge on a man that sent her an unsolicited photo of his penis. Holmes has a popular X account and has amassed over 100,000 followers. She recently re-shared the time she convinced a man he had a severe illness after he sent her a photo … Read more
Talk about a Belgian ale-ment. A 40-year-old Belgian man who was accused of drunk driving had his charges dropped — because he has a medical condition that makes him produce alcohol naturally. The man, who has not been publicly identified, suffers from something called auto-brewery syndrome, AFP reported. Auto-brewery syndrome, also called gut fermentation syndrome, … Read more
A student has told of the reality of living with an excruciating condition which leaves her permanently aroused — and has ruined her life. Student Scarlet Kaitlin Wallen, 21, has persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) — a condition which causes uncontrollable arousal. Her symptoms started at the age of six — when she began to … Read more
He’s having a “slow ride” back to health. Country singer and rapper Colt Ford, 53, is reportedly on the mend following his heart attack on Thursday night. “Ford remains in the ICU, with his condition steadily improving in a positive direction,” reps for his team told People on Monday. “At this time, his family is … Read more
She was tired of being tired all the time. Alyssa Davis often found herself dozing off at school and in dance classes growing up, which she chalked up to not getting enough sleep. But the 26-year-old model and digital marketer knew something was amiss when she found it “impossible” to fight the urge to close … Read more
She’s ready to top the pyramid once more. Kirsten Dunst is open to potentially doing a remake of the 2000 hit film “Bring it On” — under one condition. “People want us to make another ‘Bring It On,’ too,” Dunst, 41, told GQ in its April cover story, “[but] the script would have to be really … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
From one 007 to the next. Former “James Bond” actor George Lazenby is throwing support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The British actor is rumored to be taking over the role from Daniel Craig, who portrayed the spy for 15 years. Lazenby, 84, reportedly told TMZ that Taylor-Johnson, 33, “can handle the stunts, and all the ladies … Read more
So much for “see no evil.” Certain people feel like they’re seeing monsters everywhere due to an ultra-rare condition called “demon face” syndrome that causes everyone to look like they have an evil smile. A study detailing this distorted perception disorder was published recently in “The Lancet.” “It’s a problem that people often don’t understand,” … Read more
A 4-year-old Welsh girl can’t smile, frown, raise her eyebrows or even blink — thanks to a very rare cranial nerve condition without a cure. Eva Hadley has been diagnosed with Moebius syndrome, which affects two to 20 newborns out of 1 million. The disorder is characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that … Read more