Time to scale back? Steady use of fish oil supplements might increase the risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke for the first time — but it also might slow the progression of existing cardiovascular health problems and lower the risk of death, a new UK study finds. Regular use of fish oil … Read more
Two Alzheimer’s sufferers are publicly claiming to have beaten back the deadly disease — merely by adopting simple but strict changes in lifestyle. A new CNN documentary, “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” features Cici Zerbe, who reported feeling “much better” after switching to a plant-based diet and adopting a serious exercise and wellness routine. Zerbe, who … Read more
Can incorporating yogurt into your diet keep diabetes at bay? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implied that it’s possible. The health agency announced in March that it will not object to a claim from Danone North America — maker of Dannon and other popular yogurt brands — that regularly eating yogurt could reduce … Read more
Harry Jowsey has been diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 26. The former “Dancing With The Stars” contestant revealed the shock health news in a TikTok video Friday evening, urging his followers to “please wear sunscreen” as summer approaches. “I’m going to be all good, everything’s going to be ok,” the Australian-born “Too … Read more
WASHINGTON – Two white-tailed deer inside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia have tested positive for the fatal Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday. This marks the first CWD-positive detection for a national park in the state of West Virginia, the NPS added. CWD is a highly contagious, … Read more
Watch out for this rat pack. Leptospirosis cases are on the rise, and after a health advisory was issued on Friday, New Yorkers are on high alert for the frightening disease that’s carried in rat urine. While a few cases each year are nothing to squeak about, 2023 reported 24 cases — the highest yet. … Read more
Michael J. Fox isn’t looking to throw the towel on his acting career anytime soon. The beloved actor, who has been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, said he would love to be considered for roles to add to his impressive silver screen resume. “If someone offers me a part and I do it and I have a … Read more
A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol … 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
The days of Lyme disease may be numbered. With ticks emerging earlier than usual this year, experts are warning of the risk of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by a bite from an infected black-legged tick. Approximately 476,000 Americans could be diagnosed with Lyme disease this year, according to US health officials. Symptoms can debilitating, … Read more
He was goin’ down. That’s what iconic rocker Bruce Springsteen felt about his powerhouse voice during his battle with peptic ulcer disease that forced him to take a six-month break from his world tour with the E Street Band. Indeed, at one point, the man who was born to roar was scared that he might … Read more
He’s ready to get back on the thunder road. Bruce Springsteen was greeted with thunderous applause as he resumed his long-awaited tour on Tuesday. The musician, 74, appeared to be in good spirits as he took the stage at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, for the first time since September 2023. The “Born to Run” … Read more
There may be new hope in the fight against Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection that sometimes results in chronic illness. Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have determined that human sweat contains a protein that inhibits the growth of a bacterium that causes the disease. One-third of the population carries a genetic variant … Read more
A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more
Forget an apple a day — eating this vegetable will keep the doctor away. Dr. Poonam Desai, an emergency medicine physician, often shares health hacks on social media. In a video posted to TikTok, Dr. Desai revealed the vegetable she eats regularly to stay healthy: onions. “Onions contain something called quercetin, which gives onions its … Read more
A Japanese man contracted a rare ocular disorder after being bitten by a dog — and his eye might have been permanently paralyzed had he not received proper treatment. The 19-year-old, who has not been publicly named, was bitten on the left side of his face by a German shepherd, according to the American Journal … Read more
By the time “The Animal Kingdom” opens, the enigmatic disease troubling the world has been circulating for years. It’s unclear where and how it started, much less why or just how far it has spread. Is a virus or bacteria to blame, or is it something in the air, the water, our genes? If we’ve … Read more
Emily Blackburn is sharing her family’s most sacred secret in the hopes of extending her son’s life. After noticing that her little boy, Grayson Naff, was standing strangely close to the television in August 2022, Blackburn, 33, took the tot to an ophthalmologist. She’d hoped the issue would be an easy fix. Blackburn shared her … Read more
A New Mexico man has died of complications from the bubonic plague as state health officials scramble to assess the ongoing risk in the region. The unidentified Lincoln Country resident had been hospitalized recently with the bacterial affliction, although the details surrounding how he contracted it and how his health deteriorated remain unclear, the state … Read more
Ticks are emerging earlier than usual this year, experts warn, and we could be in for a severe season. The parasites are typically most active from April to September, but New Hampshire health officials have already started fielding reports of ticks. And one Minnesota county reported its first deer tick of the year in early … Read more