Prince William addresses ‘brutal’ 2024 after Kate Middleton and King Charles’ cancer diagnoses: ‘Hardest year of my life’

Prince William addresses ‘brutal’ 2024 after Kate Middleton and King Charles’ cancer diagnoses: ‘Hardest year of my life’

Prince William has spoken out about the “brutal” 2024 he has endured, describing it as “the hardest year of my life” following the cancer diagnoses of his father, King Charles III, and his wife, Kate Middleton. Speaking to reporters on the final day of his visit to South Africa, which hosted his annual Earthshot Prize … Read more

Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing in the US — here’s why

Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing in the US — here’s why

The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others. For the new study, a team led by Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in California … Read more

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: ‘The great equalizer’

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: ‘The great equalizer’

King Charles III, 75, has received a cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Monday. The cancer was discovered when the king underwent a routine procedure on Jan. 17 to treat an enlarged prostate. The palace as of now has not confirmed the type or stage of cancer, saying only that it is not prostate … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star John J. York reveals blood disorder diagnoses: ‘This isn’t goodbye’

‘General Hospital’ star John J. York reveals blood disorder diagnoses: ‘This isn’t goodbye’

Actor John J. York, best known for starring as Mac Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” revealed that he’s receiving treatment for two blood and bone marrow disorders. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, the 64-year-old shared an update with fans a week after he announced that he’s “taking a brief hiatus” from … Read more

Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050: report

Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050: report

An estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today — about one in every nine people age 65 and older.  That number is expected to nearly double over the next two decades, reaching nearly 13 million by 2050, according to a new report published by the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday. Despite promising advances in … Read more

COVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72% – Neuroscience News

COVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72% – Neuroscience News

Summary: Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19. Source: Case Western Reserve Children who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), … Read more

New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds

New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds

The study does not show that Covid-19 causes Alzheimer’s, but it adds to the growing body of research drawing links between coronavirus infection and cognitive function. “​​In the Alzheimer’s disease brain, the pathology starts to build up about 20 years before the symptoms begin,” said Dr. David Holtzman, a neurologist who leads a research lab … Read more