For some, the dreaded “uniboob” isn’t just a side effect of a too-tight sports bra or a fashion mishap that resolves once you get home. In rare cases, it’s a real medical condition that can alter the natural shape of the chest, sometimes merging what are typically two distinct breasts into a single, continuous mound. … Read more
Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more
A major health crisis may be rooted in an unlikely source. That’s according to new research out of Spain, which suggests a widely used weed killer could be fueling the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer worldwide. In the US, roughly one in five diagnoses now occurs in Americans under 55 — and the disease … Read more
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers … Read more
Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor. Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Let’s keep it simple — here are the two … Read more
Go with your gut. Researchers at University College London have isolated a “microbial signature” in the gut that could help predict Parkinson’s disease in patients who aren’t yet showing symptoms. The potential breakthrough can’t come fast enough, as global cases of this neurodegenerative disease continue to ramp up at record speed. Up to 1.5 million … Read more
Sherrone Moore’s affair with Paige Shiver didn’t just cost him his job — it also led to a pregnancy, and now Shiver is opening up about the painful decision to abort the baby. The 32-year-old former assistant to the disgraced ex-University of Michigan football coach, 40, said in a Friday interview that she initially wanted … Read more
You might like the sound of this news. In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for a rare, inherited form of hearing loss. And while these treatments often come with million-dollar price tags, Regeneron — the maker of Otarmeni — said it will be free for … Read more
A beauty crackdown is underway across the Atlantic — but don’t expect it stateside. Starting next week, manufacturers and retailers in the European Union will be forced to scrap any existing stock and cease production of future cosmetic products that contain 15 newly banned chemicals. In the US, however, the same substances flagged as potentially … Read more
The whole world could soon be seeing red. Instead of being the punchline, redheads will be having the last laugh, as a new study reports that humans have been constantly evolving to have flame-colored hair. The finding has challenged previously held ideas about how much natural selection has influenced our DNA over hundreds of thousands … Read more
The age-old fixation. Hitting 100 rotations around the sun is no small feat, with just an estimated 101,000 centenarians, representing 0.03% of the US population. New research, though, may have cracked the code for why some live to triple digits, and others don’t. While very few live to 100, a new study has found a … Read more
This news isn’t hard to swallow. Researchers at Yale University have identified a low-cost prescription drug already on the market that could help ease symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in some people. And if you’re thinking it’s leucovorin — a vitamin B–derived drug hyped as a possible remedy — you’d be wrong. Approximately 1 … Read more
Blame it on the X factor. Research has long shown that boys are over three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. In fact, about 1 in 20 US boys are diagnosed with autism by age 8. For girls, the rate ranges from about 1 in 70 to 1 in 100. The … Read more
After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You have cancer.” “When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I was obviously very shaken because when you’re in your 20s, you just think that a little disturbance in your bowels isn’t a big … Read more
What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need to optimize everything — diet, … Read more
The start of a reproductive revolution? A novel technique to “rejuvenate” human eggs may dramatically improve IVF success rates in older women, scientists say. “We have been able to achieve the first rejuvenation of a human egg in vitro. What this means is we could reduce the fraction of eggs with genetic defects,” Dr. Agata … Read more
The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.” These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands of everyday items, from nonstick pans and fast-food wrappers to waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to a laundry list of health problems, including liver damage, high cholesterol, … Read more
New research indicates that a long-maligned menopausal treatment is safer than previously thought, showing that it doesn’t increase breast cancer risk in women with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is considered a first-line treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. However, many … Read more
A dad found out he has been living with a rare incurable disease for 35 years when he put his son through genetic testing — after dismissing his aches and pains for aging. Robin Schultz, 35, and his wife, Brooke, 33, realized their son Noah, now two, wasn’t hitting his milestones and discovered he had … Read more
For most Aussie kids, summer means freedom – long afternoons in the sun, backyard cricket, beach trips and pool parties. But for sisters Amielle, 12, and Taya, 7, sunlight is life-threatening. The Sydney girls live with Xeroderman Pigmentosum (XP), an incredibly rare genetic condition that leaves them unable to repair UV-induced DNA damage. Even the … Read more