Urine for a breakthrough — in a true medical milestone, UCLA surgeons completed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant. Dr. Nima Nassiri, a urologic transplant surgeon and director of the UCLA Vascularized Composite Bladder Allograft Transplant Program, led the stream team — providing relief to one lucky patient who had been struggling for years after … Read more
This one will really have you bugging out. ER nurse Natalie Beeson is spilling the sickening details of one of the worst types of medical emergencies she’s witnessed — and even more troubling, she saw it twice in one week. “I can handle cardiac distress all day — but bugs? No, thank you,” Beeson told … Read more
For years, middle-aged men have stocked their medicine cabinets with a certain berry-based remedy touted as nature’s answer to bathroom woes. Now, Harvard doctors are saying this popular pill is actually a bit of a dud. Harvard doctors warn this herbal remedy has little to no effect for men with BPH. Getty Images Saw palmetto … Read more
Hospitals are desperate to fill a middle-class health care job that only requires candidates to graduate from a certificate program — the issue is nobody’s heard of it. Sterile processing technicians maintain the hygiene and safety of medical institutions by decontaminating, inspecting, packaging and sterilizing the tools used in the facilities. Other related titles include … Read more
Six in 10 Americans admit they ignore symptoms that don’t feel “serious,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults evenly split by generation and gender found that more than half of women said they’re likely to ignore those symptoms (58%). The survey explored the knowledge gap in understanding when symptoms that feel “mild” … Read more
A sixth staff member with a brain tumor has been identified at one Massachusetts hospital, which earlier this month insisted “no environmental risks” were at play. All six staffers work or have worked on the fifth floor of Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital, located about 20 minutes west of Boston. Each of the brain tumor cases … Read more
A shocking new study suggests that a routine diagnostic procedure that is performed millions of times annually in the US could cause over 100,000 new cases of cancer annually — with almost 10,000 cases in children. New research by the Institute of Cancer Research in London indicates that computed tomography scans — which are used … Read more
They say pain is all in the mind. Over 50 million Americans struggle with lower back pain — which an estimated 80% of adults can expect to experience at some point in their lives. Despite its prevalence, effective and accessible treatments have been elusive. In fact, researchers recently said most treatments are “barely better than … Read more
Walk into any convenience store and you’ll find a whole aisle of period products — so what could possibly make thousands of women join a wait-list for sold-out tampons? That’s what Gen Z-founded period care brand Viv said happened last summer, when over 3,000 people signed up for the opportunity to buy a $9 box … Read more
This little pill — taken by adults and children alike — might just be a prescription for heart disease. Dr. Evan Levine is an experienced cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York, who also runs a very popular TikTok channel, where he gets real about everything from heart attacks and health care quacks to the truth about your … Read more
A shocking new study reveals that a condition that can lead to serious complications — such as limb amputation — is far more prevalent and deadly than previously believed. Researchers from Intermountain Health have found that this underdiagnosed and undertreated disease affects over 10 million Americans over 40, with a staggering 50% mortality rate. … Read more
Most people know that exercising, eating healthy and keeping your mind active can lower your risk of dementia. But with the expected number of Americans living with dementia projected to increase to 13.8 million by 2060, the hunt is on for anything that could help prevent this devastating disease. Now, a new study out of … Read more
An estimated 64 million Americans have elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a type of cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Having high Lp(a) doesn’t show up on routine tests because lifestyle factors like diet and exercise don’t seem to affect it and there have been no drugs … Read more
Overlooking Switzerland’s picturesque Lake Lucerne — just a 45-minute drive from Zurich and an eight-hour flight from New York — is a five-star wellness retreat that caters to the uber-wealthy with money to spare on a head-to-toe health makeover. With prices starting at $10,000 a week, visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan … Read more
Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth. Be careful — ignoring his advice could lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and even bad breath. Brushing your teeth wrong can lead … Read more
If you’ve ever been to a magic show, you know how easy it is to “trick” your brain into seeing something that isn’t quite there. Now, a new study published in the journal Pain Reports has unveiled an effective but unusual illusion that has exciting implications for pain management. The researchers were exploring a phenomenon … Read more
One of the reasons it can be difficult to spot a heart attack is because while some of the most common symptoms are well known, other early signs can vary and be easy to dismiss. TikToker user Nikki (@martyandnikki) was generally healthy when she had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, … 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
It’s all in the eyes. They say that eyes are a window into your soul — but research shows they might also serve as an early window into cognitive decline. A study published in Neurology suggests a simple vision test could detect Alzheimer’s a whopping 12 years before a diagnosis. The study suggests a simple … Read more
Money may not grow on trees — but Ozempic soon might. A team of enterprising University of Ottawa undergraduate students have unveiled a project that could revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Dubbed Phytogene, the project employs the Nicotiana benthamiana plant to make GLP-1 receptor agonists — the class of drugs to which the popular diabetes-turned-weight loss … Read more