Adan Canto, who starred in “Designated Survivor” and “The Cleaning Lady,” died Monday following a private battle with appendiceal cancer. Also called appendix cancer, appendiceal cancer is a very rare condition that has become more common in recent years. One study found that the incidence of malignant appendiceal tumors increased by 232% in the US … Read more
Parkinson’s disease researchers say they have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that could produce new treatments for the degenerative brain disorder. The relatively rare variant is primarily found in people of European descent — those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. “Our data highlights the biological effects … Read more
For those participating in “Dry January,” another potential benefit of giving up alcohol has emerged. Giving up alcoholic drinks — or reducing the amount that’s consumed — could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, according to a special report published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Dec. 28. Researchers from the International … Read more
People with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure that the FDA recently approved. The minimally invasive procedure targets nerves near the kidneys to help control high blood pressure when medications fail to do so. Dr. Samin Sharma, an interventional cardiologist and director of the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical Institute at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they eat? Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine adjusted the feeding schedule of … Read more
Even if you can’t see it, fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to research released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday. Visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs in the belly, has been linked to brain changes that could point to future dementia … Read more
Despite ongoing efforts to curtail its spread in the U.S. and abroad, the lethal chronic wasting disease (CWD) remains a threat — with no vaccine or cure. In 2005, the “zombie deer” disease struck New York after several deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) escaped from a fenced-in pen in Oneida County, a largely … Read more
The geysers aren’t the only thing foaming at the mouth. Yellowstone National Park officials are warning travelers to steer clear of wildlife after a “zombie” deer was found dead near Yellowstone Lake, a hotspot inside the heavily-visited natural landmark. The deceased adult mule deer suffered from chronic wasting disease, or CWD, a contagious and fatal … Read more
Viagra could cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%, according to a new study. Researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York found that Viagra (sildenafil), a drug most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, blocks an enzyme found in the brains of those who suffer from the disease. The study looked at … Read more
Doctors are sounding the alarm on a deadly tropical disease spreading into the US — it was once so rare that most doctors have never seen a single case of it. But now, leishmaniasis — a potentially lethal disease spread by tiny sand flies — is endemic in the US. It used to be seen … Read more
Scientists have discovered that cancers have been spreading for centuries among shellfish — a revolutionary reveal that could change the way cancer is treated. According to a study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, researchers at the UK’s Wellcome Sanger Institute, and the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela in Spain collaborated with experts in … Read more
The Boss is not in charge of his aching body these days. Bruce Springsteen, 74, introduced himself Tuesday on his SiriusXM E Street Radio show “From My Home to Your” as “your favorite rock star with a bitch of a bellyache” as the “Glory Days” singer continues to deal with peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen & The … Read more
A 6-year-old Southern California girl battling a rare brain disease had one side of her brain shut down by surgeons as a potential cure that will still allow her to be the “same person” and lead a normal life, according to her medical team. Brianna Bodley was dealing with daily seizures from Rasmussen’s encephalitis – … Read more
Doctors told a woman she was “heavy set” and that all her health problems would go away if she lost weight — but she was really suffering from a potentially fatal autoimmune disease. Alexandra Marcela, 26, a mom-of-three from Orlando, Florida, was diagnosed with lupus six years ago, People reported. Lupus is an autoimmune disease … Read more
Chris Hemsworth is taking his health more seriously ever since he learned he has a high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The Marvel actor, 40, got candid with Men’s Health in a new profile where he revealed he made some major wellness and lifestyle changes to help keep him in tip-top shape. “I’ve always been pretty … Read more
More than six million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s, and every 67 seconds, someone in America develops the disease, according to Monica Moreno, senior director of care and support at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. Despite the prevalence of this most widespread form of dementia — expected to affect 12.7 million people by 2050 … Read more
A new study has found that people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are three times more likely to also have a personality disorder. “Finding an increased prevalence of personality disorders in NAFLD patients is particularly striking,” study co-author Dr. Jonathan Catling, from the UK’s University of Birmingham, said in a news release. “It’s … Read more
Cut the calories if you want to keep your pearly whites. A new study, published in Clinical Oral Investigations, found that cutting back on daily calories could help to slow the progression of gum disease. Researchers at King’s College London analyzed the results of several studies conducted on both humans and animals to discern the … Read more
Tired of living in a walk-up apartment? Hate it when an escalator breaks down? It’s a nuisance, but climbing those flights of stairs might be saving your life, according to a new study from Tulane University. And stair-climbing might be even better than walking thousands of steps a day. Medical researchers have found that taking … Read more