Long-term use of low-dose aspirin is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing anemia and a decline in blood iron levels in older adults, according to a new analysis of a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial. The report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that a group of 19,114 healthy adults at least … Read more
As artificial intelligence and other technologies continue to move into the medical field, a growing number of doctors are showing interest in how these innovations can transform all aspects of patient care — including surgery. Augmented reality (AR) smart glasses are wearable devices that enhance how people interact with the world around them. This is one such technology that’s … Read more
People are amazed by John Goodman’s remarkable transformation after he showed off his dramatic weight loss on the black carpet of the 62nd Monte-Carlo TV festival on Sunday. But the 70-year-old actor didn’t make this change at the snap of a finger — it took hard work, dedication and a very dramatic intervention. “People think … Read more
This news will have your skin — and bed — crawling. A Singapore-based TikToker who claims he’s a general practitioner has revealed the gross reason he never snacks while lounging in bed: Cockroaches. “Do you like eating in bed?” the GP inquired, kicking off his TikTok video that has attracted more than 64,000 views this … Read more
Looks like he’s taken a crack at just about everything. A Los Angeles urologist has made his patients the butt of a viral joke with a hilarious Instagram clip revealing the most bizarre things he’s been asked to pull from a human’s hind-end. Billiard balls, a tooth brush, a glue bottle, markers, and a bottle … Read more
A British mother discovered her teen son was suffering from a large brain tumor after blaming his increasing clumsiness on a recent growth spurt. Samantha Halket, 39, initially believed her son, Thomas, 16, was simply going through the pangs of adolescence, as well as dealing with the fact that he had grown to 6 feet … Read more
The world’s most famous life-saving rescue technique could be worse than death in many cases, according to a new report. Administering CPR — or cardiopulmonary resuscitation — to a cardiac arrest sufferer might seem like a no-brainer. However, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation could paradoxically cause more harm than good, according to a disturbing new NPR investigation. “The bad … Read more
Researchers have found a possible reason for a spike in the rate of colorectal cancer cases among patients under 50: a fungus that usually blamed for nail and skin infections. Doctors at Georgetown University came up with the novel theory while tracking changes in the gut microbiomes of cancer patients, Axios reported. “A lot of people … Read more
Following a jaw surgery last January, Lindsey Sutherland’s daughter Ayli Dunk, 14, seemed like a different person. She had difficulty walking, talking and could barely recognize her own family, Sutherland, 37, told People. When Dunk’s breathing became unstable, causing her to pass out, she went for a CT scan. However, it showed no signs of … Read more
Now this is the mother of all flexes. One member of the graduating class of 2023 took home more than just her diploma on graduation day — she also walked away with a brand-new baby. “POV: You become a mom and a doctor in the same 24 hours,” bragged new mommy and medical degree-holder Hannah … Read more
Thought having a stone in your shoe was annoying? How about one in your eye … for over half a century? That’s right, a Spanish woman lived with a pebble in her peeper for an eye-popping 54 years — which she blames on being dismissed by doctors for much of her life. “We went through … Read more
Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren revealed Wednesday that he has been secretly fighting cancer for eight years. “They found a tumor … in my kidney, and they took it out here in LA in 2015,” Lundgren, 65, explained on “In Depth With Graham Bensinger.” “But then they did a biopsy — and it was cancerous.” The … Read more
Morgan Wallen has postponed six weeks of his tour after receiving “bad news” from doctors that he needs to take an extended vocal rest. The 29-year-old “Last Night” singer broke the news in a two-minute social media video Tuesday, after weeks of enduring criticism for abruptly canceling a Mississippi show last month. “After taking 10 … Read more
A devastated mom has revealed that all three of her young children have been diagnosed with childhood dementia. Renee Staska, who hails from Australia, made the heartbreaking declaration during an interview on “A Current Affair” Monday night, saying her kids are not expected to survive until adulthood. “Everyone thinks tomorrow’s a given, but it’s not, … Read more
More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — and one in three seniors dies with the disease, according to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association. With so many different factors — genetics, lifestyle and environment — influencing a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s, many doctors are moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches and calling … Read more
In “Dead Ringers,” Rachel Weisz plays two brilliant but deranged twin-sister gynecologists. But the real story on which the Amazon show is based may be even stranger: the mysterious deaths of near-identical twin gynecologists, Cyril and Stewart Marcus, 45, whose decomposing bodies — one naked, one partially clothed — were discovered in their squalor-filled 10th-floor … Read more
King Charles’ “sausage fingers” have become infamous, and many have wondered why they’re like that. A doctor has given insight into the potential cause of the 74-year-old monarch’s swollen fingers — and even shared that there’s a technical name for the condition. According to GP Chun Tang, Medical Director at Pall Mall Medical in London, … Read more
Doctors have saved a baby in the womb from a deadly genetic disorder with a first-of-its-kind brain surgery. The baby was diagnosed with a vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) at 30 weeks. VGOM is a rare blood vessel abnormality inside the brain in which misshapen arteries in the brain connect directly with veins instead of … Read more
It can be difficult for some people to understand and acknowledge the emotional scars that childhood trauma may have left them with. But according to Dr. Pete, a renowned TikTok pediatrician, recognizing and addressing these issues can begin with answering a 10-step questionnaire. He says that taking the test, known as the Adverse Childhood Experiences Score (ACE), can be … Read more
Artificial intelligence might be better at humanity than humans themselves. AI assistants could express more sympathy toward patients, a new study suggests. The study, published Friday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT answers patient questions with more compassion than human physicians can. “The opportunities for improving health care with AI are … Read more