Could your heavy flow be cause for concern? Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, tells The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of Von Willebrand disease (VWD), a blood disorder that compromises the body’s ability to form blood clots. serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of Von Willebrand disease … Read more
As scientists continue to investigate the roots of autism, a generic cancer drug might hold the key. Leucovorin is prescribed to reduce the side effects of chemo. But in several studies conducted over the past 13 years, Dr. Richard Frye has compiled growing evidence that it can improve signs of autism, even leading nonverbal children … Read more
Luke Combs is lifting the veil on his lifelong battle with a “particularly wicked” form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The country music star recently opened up about his battle with Pure Obsessional OCD, or Pure O, which triggers relentless, irrational thoughts — including some that veer into violent territory. “When it hits, man, it can be … Read more
Luke Combs is sharing his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoping to inspire others with the same condition. “I do really well with it for the most part. It’s something in at least some way I think about every day,” Combs told “60 Minutes Australia” in a recent interview. The “Fast Car” singer described his type of OCD, which … Read more
The holidays are just about over — the decorations are down, the leftovers are eaten, the guests are gone, but Old Man Winter is still here. The persistent cold and darkness can make it difficult to get out of bed, concentrate or socialize. These feelings could be characterized as the “winter blues” or a more … Read more
DEAR ABBY: After several months of weight loss, our preteen daughter was hospitalized after a trip to the ER. She was diagnosed with ARFID. It’s an eating disorder we had never heard of but one in which the patient is NOT deliberately losing weight or attempting to change their body. We canceled a vacation and … Read more
Adrien Brody says he has PTSD from working on the 2002 Holocaust drama “The Pianist,” owing to the dramatic weight loss he undertook for the film. The star, who won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Holocaust survivor Władysław Szpilman in the Roman Polanski movie, spoke about the experience making the biopic during … Read more
A British women says the “subtle” symptoms she’d experienced her whole life were actually signs of a potentially dangerous brain disorder. Charlie Rolstone, 44, battled migraines and motion sickness whenever she was “using her phone too much,” but after an incident in which she rushed to the hospital, she discovered that the phone wasn’t really … Read more
A diabetic woman almost died from the “world’s most dangerous eating disorder” after doctors mistook her insulin misuse for “laziness”. April Longe, a 19-year-old a psychology student at the University of Essex, developed an eating disorder known as diabulimia as a teenager. The condition sees people with type 1 diabetes deliberately reduce their insulin intake … Read more
Of the list of eating disorders, ARFID might not be one that you recognize – but it can be just as dangerous as the better-known conditions. ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is defined by the Cleveland Clinic as a condition that limits a person’s food intake. It is recognized in the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and … Read more
Nick Cannon is getting candid about his mental health. The “Masked Singer” host recently admitted that he “needs help” after revealing that he’s been diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). He opened up about his condition during an episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast earlier this month, and further discussed his journey while serving meals … Read more
Does this ring a bell? If your phone contains thousands of photos you have to swipe through to find what you need or your phone storage is always full because you’re reluctant to delete anything, even unread emails, you may be a digital hoarder. Hoarding disorder — which is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and … Read more
Now it’s dark. Welcome to November, that dreaded time of year when the clocks tip back, the sun starts setting by the time you’ve finished your lunch, and you start telling everyone who will listen that your “seasonal affective disorder is kicking in.” Not so fast, says one mental health expert — who reminds those of … Read more
Demi Moore is getting to “The Substance” of the issue. The 62-year-old recently revealed that early in her career, she developed an eating disorder and went through periods of extreme exercise after being told her body was a problem. “There is a lot of torment I put myself through when I was younger,” Moore reflected … Read more
Jax Taylor revealed he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD. The “Vanderpump Rules” alum, 45, shared the news in an Instagram post Monday, with a black-and-white photo of him sitting on a couch while holding papers. “A little over a month ago, I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility scared of the unknown … Read more
A hair was standing up on Faye Dunaway’s head. The Hollywood legend was filming a restaurant scene for the 1974 movie “Chinatown,” opposite Jack Nicholson, but production kept being halted by a stubborn follicle. “It was a very tense moment,” Dunaway, 83, says in the new documentary “Faye.” “I have naturally curly hair, so my … Read more
In 1982, retiree Donald Dorff was the first person to be diagnosed with a sleep disorder that, unbeknownst to him at the time, would unlock monumental breakthroughs in research for dementia and Parkinson’s. The disorder in question, “rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder” or RBD, caused Dorff to engage in violent movement while asleep. He … Read more
Confessions of a sleeping shopaholic. One English woman opted out of counting sheep for sleep and instead is adding items to online shopping carts during late-night spending sprees. Kelly Knipes, 42, confessed that she spent more than $3,800 on shopping while snoozing due to a rare sleep disorder. Kelly Knipes, 42, confessed that she shops … Read more
It’s more than a sex dream. Sexsomnia, or sleep sex, is a rare but real sleep disorder that causes people to engage in sexual behaviors including dirty talk, masturbating and sex all while asleep. The condition is part of a category of sleep disorders called parasomnias — that include sleepwalking, sleep talking, sleep eating and … Read more
I was 27 when I finally told a doctor for the first time. “My vagina doesn’t allow penetration,” I explained. “I can’t even insert a tampon. It feels like I’m hitting a wall, and the pain is excruciating – a blinding searing, like I’m being torn open.” My GP told me she suspected I have vaginismus, … Read more