How can your bones tell you about your brain health? Researchers at Johns Hopkins knew that bone and brain health can both deteriorate with age. They wondered whether the health of one could offer clues about how quickly the other would decline. It might be a way to spot problems in the brain earlier and … Read more
It turns out the human body has a sort of junk drawer, too. We have a number of body parts that served an important purpose for our distant ancestors but are essentially useless now, yet continue to take up space. In fact, these body parts often cause problems for us, from pain to life-threatening infections, … Read more
A woman says a rare type of cancer left surgeons forced to remove an estimated 80% of her nose and reconstruct it using cartilage from her rib. Mel Frisby, 39, was on holiday in Turkey in September 2022 when she jumped off a boat into the sea and realized upon surfacing she was having a … Read more
A woman who was prescribed antibiotics for tonsillitis after getting a sore throat ended up learning she had a rare form of leukemia. Rowan Bland, 28, began feeling run down and developed a sore throat in February 2025, which was diagnosed as tonsillitis. But antibiotics didn’t work, and she began to develop random bruises as … Read more
It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published in “The Lancet Oncology” suggests … Read more
A mosquito-borne illness that’s typically found in other countries has reached a new high in the US. Florida health officials have declared a local state of emergency over dengue fever, nicknamed “breakbone fever” for causing such agonizing pain in the joints and bones that they feel like they’re breaking. The viral illness has become more … Read more
Smoking is a huge risk factor for lung cancer — but it’s not the only one. Researchers have found an alarming trait that can skyrocket a person’s risk of developing this deadly disease. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with cigarettes and everything to do with genetics. Researchers have found a trait that can skyrocket … Read more
Just an extra 3½ ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at nearly 8.8 million adults who participated in studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia and … Read more
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has taken a disturbing turn. The highly contagious disease has ripped through communities across the Keystone State in recent months, sickening hundreds, sending scores to the hospital and claiming four lives. Now, as the virus continues to spread, doctors are seeing it turn up in patients they rarely encountered before — and … Read more
Next time you have a good, hard think, just know you’re racking your brains. Yes, you read that right — it’s plural. Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that the human brain isn’t one, but two organs. And the revelation could be huge for researching treatment for serious diseases including ALS. Scientists have uncovered an … Read more
A radiographer discovered she had leukemia after brushing off her unexplained bruises as pole dancing injuries. Megan Wright, 28, lived a normal active life until earlier this year when she noticed large bruises on her arms which took up to a month to disappear. Megan, from Dundee, Scotland, visited her GP for an ongoing knee … Read more
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas. Known as chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) — or Mesoamerican nephropathy — the condition continues to baffle researchers, as some otherwise healthy adults develop kidney failure without having any … Read more
A notorious homeless encampment that has clogged up streets in Berkeley since at least 2023 may finally be cleared, after advocates fought in court to keep the sprawling camp in place. The city of Berkeley on Tuesday began clearing the encampment, located at 8th and Harrison streets, with notices informing residents that tents, structures and … Read more
The family of a fitness fanatic left paralyzed and unable to speak has sued the NHS after his deadly brain condition was dismissed as a virus. Aspiring DJ Oli Coppock, 34, has been non-verbal for more than two years, and his body is now twisted and virtually paralyzed after the blunder by an A and … Read more
With college students once again starting up the school year, plenty of parents are worried about the perils of alcohol poisoning, drugs — even STDs. But there’s another health threat that may be hiding in plain sight. In fact, in the past year alone, multiple lawsuits have been brought against colleges and universities over the … Read more
A woman who was told her gastrointestinal issues were “food poisoning” actually had stage three colorectal cancer. Kara Miller, 41, first headed to the GP in September 2021 after watching Deborah James – otherwise known as BowelBabe – on morning TV urging anyone with bleeding from their back passage to get checked. She was told … Read more
For nearly 20 years, Pamela Anderson lived with hepatitis C. She was told the virus would kill her. “It was a death sentence. That’s what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live,” the “Baywatch” actress said at a fundraiser for AIDS research on Sunday. “I’m sure that colored … Read more
An 11-year-old Arizona boy has been diagnosed with an extremely rare disease after suddenly experiencing back and chest pains. Giovanni Cruz from Tucson was rushed to Banner Diamond Children’s Medical Center after taking a turn for the worst in June. His mother Patricia revealed he had been “dancing, smiling and playing baseball” when he started … Read more
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more
Dozens of people in Florida have been diagnosed with a mosquito borne-illness more commonly found in tropical countries. The frightening thing is: They caught it here. Nicknamed “breakbone fever” because it causes agonizing pain in the joints and bones — making it feel like bones are breaking, especially in the legs and back — the … Read more