What’s in a name? When it comes to medical conditions, the right moniker can mean the difference between a delayed diagnosis and an accurate one. Take polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), for example. Formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the condition affects 1 in 8 women of reproductive age worldwide. Experts recently renamed the … Read more
Officials were warned over 20 years ago not to build on land now struck by extremely rare childhood cancers without “further considerations,” unearthed records show. The ominous handwritten notes appeared on the documents for the abandoning of a historical oil well below what is now Ladera Ranch in Orange County, California. The memos have renewed … Read more
Talk about an unwanted triple-threat. A new study found that nearly 80% of young adults are diagnosed with a newly named condition that consists of three distinct medical issues. Not only does the triple-threat complex disorder affect most of the major organs, but 1 in 3 Americans have at least three of the risk factors … Read more
Smells like clean spirit? More like health issues. Scented cleaners dominate the household care market, with citrus, pine and floral scents heavily associated with hygiene and sanitation. That scent of cleanliness may come at a health cost, though, according to new research. Scented cleaners dominate the household care market, but that scent of cleanliness may … Read more
Ask any of the 42% of adults attempting to do so, but trying to shed extra weight can be a struggle. Although GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly popular, lifestyle changes like diet are still recommended by doctors as one of the most important steps to take. However, men often have difficulty … Read more
An 11-year-old Arizona boy has been diagnosed with an extremely rare disease after suddenly experiencing back and chest pains. Giovanni Cruz from Tucson was rushed to Banner Diamond Children’s Medical Center after taking a turn for the worst in June. His mother Patricia revealed he had been “dancing, smiling and playing baseball” when he started … Read more
The best time to start caring for your brain is right now, at any age. That said, middle age or younger is the perfect time, says Dr. Douglas Scharre, a neurologist at at the Ohio State College of Medicine. “Once you start working on your brain health, it could provide a more robust brain reserve which … Read more
In late 2022, as the fentanyl drug overdose epidemic raged across America, police officers making street busts of the synthetic opioid began experiencing what they believed were “life-threatening” reactions. In Florida, an officer lost consciousness after touching a powder she thought was fentanyl. She felt “light-headed … I was choking. I couldn’t breathe,” the officer … Read more
Most Americans are overweight. Whether the goal is to live longer, ease joint pain, breathe easier, or feel more confident, it’s no surprise as many as 42% of us are trying to lose weight. Even if you choose to get on a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Zepbound, doctors recommend the medication be paired with lifestyle … Read more
This was one piss-poor DIY. A 41-year-old man had been having incontinence, or trouble controlling his bladder, for a month. When he took matters into his own hands, he caused a much more serious medical emergency. By the time he got to doctors, he couldn’t urinate — which causes excruciating pain. Doctors were shocked to … Read more
That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. Nearly three-quarters of American adults take dietary supplements, with more than half reaching for them regularly. But behind the glossy labels and bold promises, some products aren’t what they seem. Experts say three supplement categories are particularly prone to problems flagged by third-party testing … Read more
A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped to look like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. The respected Trimbos Institute said that several of the pills have been handed in recently at a network of centers that test drugs for users before they … Read more
A woman who was diagnosed with bowel cancer after struggling to go to the toilet for two weeks has been denied surgery. Vicky Mcloughlin, 66, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in November 2024. Her daughter, Chloe, 33, started noticing that Vicky “wasn’t herself” and she later found out she’d been struggling to go … Read more
A viral workout video shared by fitness trainer Nunzi has sent shockwaves across social media, racking up over 51 million views as stunned users react to his incredibly sculpted physique. Nunzi, a certified ISSA master trainer, sports nutritionist, high-performance coach, and seasoned bodybuilding competitor, posted a home-friendly lower-body burn routine detailing 50 wide sumo squats, … Read more
A woman with tongue cancer had half of it replaced with a piece of her leg after initially being misdiagnosed with mouth thrush. Elaine Sawyer, 54, was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma in February 2024 after finding an ulcer on her tongue. Initially, Elaine was told by a doctor she had thrush of the mouth, … Read more
One of the first things you’ll notice after getting on a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy is that food becomes a lot less interesting. For many, that’s a godsend. It turns off “food noise” that makes people eat compulsively, or when they’re not hungry. For others, it sucks the desire, pleasure, and satisfaction out … Read more
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more
You won’t have mush fun if you make one wrong move in this trendy outdoor pastime. An ancient food practice is enjoying a major comeback, fueled by social media, the wellness boom, culinary curiosity and a growing desire to reconnect with nature — even in cities like NYC. But the age-old hobby comes with major … Read more
Dozens of people in Florida have been diagnosed with a mosquito borne-illness more commonly found in tropical countries. The frightening thing is: They caught it here. Nicknamed “breakbone fever” because it causes agonizing pain in the joints and bones — making it feel like bones are breaking, especially in the legs and back — the … Read more
The “autism epidemic,” which has seen a huge rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism in the last 20 years, is a result of the doctors widening the definition of the disorder, while the number of severely disabled autistic people has remained flat, according to the lead researcher behind a bombshell new study. … Read more