Help may be on the way for junk food addicts. Recent studies suggest that these irresistible dishes are not only designed to be delicious, but also addictive — so much so that some experts are calling the insatiable craving a bona fide mental illness, per the Wall Street Journal. Symptoms of “ultra-processed food use disorder” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We have grown children and a grandchild who live several states away. The problem is, we don’t enjoy visiting them. Our son’s wife has an eating disorder. She’s obsessed with what SHE is going to eat next, eats some of the strangest raw vegetable combinations we’ve ever heard of and has our grandchild … Read more
Amy Schumer has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. The comedian, 42, shared the shock health news in Friday’s edition of Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletter, saying speculation about her “puffy face” led her to seek treatment. Cushing is caused by an excess amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Weight gain, a … Read more
As a child, Lina Ahnberg experienced bruises all over her body and severe joint pain. Things got so bad, Ahnberg says, that teachers suspected child abuse. But Ahnberg was recently diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), a group of rare, inherited conditions that cause very flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin. “I was relieved to finally … Read more
An estimated one in nine adult women struggle with an abnormal and painful fat buildup in the lower body — and no amount of diet or exercise can help. Lipedema, a relatively common but often overlooked disease, causes fat to accumulate in the lower part of the body, primarily the butt, thighs and calves. For many women, … Read more
Constantly questioning aspects of your relationship even though there’s nothing to worry about? Turns out you’re not alone — you may be suffering from a condition so common it’s now a diagnosed medical disorder. Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (rOCD) is a “newly recognized” type of OCD, with a sufferer “primarily concerned with fears and doubts” … Read more
Less sunlight, colder days, longer nights and less time outdoors all can have an impact on your mental well-being, experts say. In these later months of the year and especially as we get deeper into fall and start to think about winter, many Americans can experience a change in mood — this is common. Health experts … Read more
Don’t sleep on this warning. A sleep scientist has revealed the most commonly overlooked symptom of the dangerous sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans — urging them to pay closer attention to the quality of their nightly shuteye. “Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an extremely common condition, impacting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. … Read more
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