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
A 33-year-old woman has died at her home in Auckland, New Zealand from a rare disorder after being told by a doctor that her illness was “all in her head.” Stephanie Aston sadly lost her long and public battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) on September 1. EDS is a rare genetic disorder affecting the body’s … Read more
“Girl dinner” is the latest food trend, with the hashtag #girldinner gaining a whopping 1.3 billion views on TikTok. Girls everywhere are showing off what they pulled together from their fridges and pantries to have as a low-effort dinner. Maybe you put a plate together of some leftover slices of deli meat, fruits, cheese and … Read more
At the height of her eating disorder, she stopped getting her period, lost her hair and had “dark thoughts.” Australian body-positive influencer Bella Davis, 27, finally made peace with her body and started gaining weight, although she developed a new problem — fear of having sex with her boyfriend. In a YouTube video on the … Read more
The latest installment of “Little People, Big Dreams,” a children’s biography book series curated by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, details the life of the late Princess Diana. But the kids’ book leaves no topic untouched, including the former Princess of Wales’ eating disorder, according to The Independent. The series will “introduce young readers to the … Read more
Fans are worried for YouTuber Eugenia Cooney after a recent TikTok video posted to her social media page. In the clip, which has amassed more than 16.8 million views since it was posted on July 21, shows Cooney wearing a hot pink outfit from head to toe, inspired by the film “Barbie.” “Hiiii im Barbie,” … Read more
Across the Canadian province of New Brunswick, the number of people afflicted by a mysterious, potentially deadly brain ailment keeps growing. Neurological symptoms like hallucinations, muscle wasting, vision problems, memory loss and abnormal movements were first seen in 2015 in a small cluster of patients, eventually growing to 48 cases. But some health experts and local … Read more
Poor Neanderthals just couldn’t catch a break. Our ancient ancestors, who probably died out through inbreeding, passed along genes that are still present in modern-day humans. Research now finds that those Neanderthal genes also gave some people an increased risk for “Viking disease,” also known as Dupuytren’s contracture. The condition causes the fingers of one … Read more
The Cavinder twins got open and honest about their difficult relationship with food. In a 29-minute video posted to their YouTube channel and a pared-down one on their Instagram feed, Haley and Hanna revealed that they have been afflicted with anorexia nervosa. The two had decided to share the video on June 2, which is … Read more
Chatbot, you’re fired. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) disabled its chatbot, named Tessa, due to “harmful” responses people received. “Every single thing Tessa suggested were things that led to the development of my eating disorder,” activist Sharon Maxwell wrote in an Instagram post. The chatbot was set to become the primary support system for people … Read more
A UK woman with a face on fire finally has answers after years of being dismissed by doctors. Charlie-Shannon Bedford, 20, had struggled with disordered eating since she was 12 — but never imagined it would leave her with painful burn-like marks and bumps all over her face. The mental health care student was living with … Read more
A Texas teenager who died at the top of a rock climbing wall came back to life two hours after he went into cardiac arrest in what doctors have called a “literal miracle.” Sammy Berko, 16, went into cardiac arrest during what was supposed to be a fun day spent at the gymnasium. “He climbed … Read more
Madison De La Garza made a name for herself with a starring role on the series “Desperate Housewives” when she was just 6 years old. However, De La Garza, now 21, struggled with body image issues behind the scenes and even battled an eating disorder. She recently revealed that began to starve herself when she was … Read more
A distraught mom is raising awareness about the rare disease that causes her daughter to “forget to breathe” — and face death while sleeping or watching her favorite cartoon. Star Bowyer, 48, and her husband Andrew Bowyer, 44, are required to maintain 24-hour-care for their 6-year-old daughter, Sadie, as she suffers from Congenital Central Hypoventilation … Read more
A young mom’s rare reaction to a prescription medication left her body burning from the inside out. Nicole Donald, 26, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2020 and was prescribed a range of pills to help level out her moods. Two weeks later, however, the New Zealand native started to feel feverish and her lips … Read more
“Modern Family” star Julie Bowen is revealing her teenage struggles with an eating disorder. The 52-year-old actress stopped by “The Tamron Hall Show,” where she highlighted the similarities she sees in herself and her sons: Oliver, 15, and 13-year-old twins Gustav and John, whom she shares with ex-husband Scott Phillips. She explained that one of … Read more
Lock it in. Scientists are buzzing about new tech that could help diagnose autism in children earlier than ever before. New York-based LinusBio has created a test that analyzes a single strand of hair for levels of mercury, lead, and aluminum — all of which are higher in autistic children. Researchers put the tech to … Read more
Summary: Obesity is, in part, determined by epigenetic development in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Findings suggest developmental epigenetics plays a significant role in both environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk. Source: Baylor College of Medicine Obesity has increased rapidly in recent decades to affect more than 2 billion people, making it one … Read more
Summary: Botulinum toxin, or Botox, can help dampen negative emotions for those suffering from borderline personality disorder. Source: MHH The bacterial toxin botulinum toxin (BTX)—colloquially known as Botox—is probably known to most people as a remedy for wrinkles. But botulinum toxin can do even more: if it is injected into the forehead, for example, it … Read more
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) The lingering pandemic, rising crime, an uncertain economy: All good reasons to visit your doctor to get screened for anxiety, or so says the federal government. The advice isn’t just aimed at people already experiencing mental health issues—this week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an advisory group empaneled by the Department … Read more