Hair today, still there tomorrow. A widespread problem, hair loss affects roughly 50 million men and 30 million women, and while there’s no special potion to reverse genetic or age-related decline, some products may slow down loss and promote regrowth. Now, an experimental treatment that’s a new spin on a classic medication is one step … Read more
I don’t know about you, but an increased risk of heart issues is definitely not my cup of tea. You may have heard about the various benefits of this wonder drink, from boosting mood and bone density to contributing to longevity in Okinawa, “the land of immortals.” But researchers are now shedding light on exactly … Read more
Incorporating a few nutritious staples into the diet can help reduce belly fat and, in turn, lead to underlying health benefits. A surplus of fat around the stomach area can be an indication of visceral fat, which lies deep inside the abdomen and is linked to multiple health issues. Overweight individuals with excess fat around … Read more
New ESPN executive vice president Mike Foss has little time for the critics of the network’s most recognizable personality. When Foss was asked what he would say to those critical of Pat McAfee’s time on “College GameDay,” the network executive had a blunt reply. “Absolutely nothing,” he said during Tuesday’s Front Office Sports’ “Tuned In” … Read more
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s daughter, Landry Kiffin, made waves online over her TikTok videos while visiting Dallas this past weekend. Some believe Landry, a student at Ole Miss, hinted that she and her boyfriend, LSU linebacker Whit Weeks are on the rocks in a video of her lip-syncing to the song “Beware” by rapper … Read more
There’s nothing seedy about this superfood. A silent yet deadly epidemic is sweeping the nation, with the number of Americans living with heart failure expected to nearly double from 6.7 million in 2024 to 11.4 million by 2050. While widely known for its antioxidant properties, one popular fruit could also hold the key to improving … Read more
Your nails might be trying to tell you something — and checking them could be the easiest way (hands down) to spot hidden health problems. Meaning “little moon” in Latin, lunulae are the half-moon shapes at the base of your nails. It’s where new nail cells are made and pushed forward. They’re most prominent on … Read more
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris is facing a long and costly road to recovery after suffering a terrifying medical emergency ahead of a California concert. The 58-year-old musician’s loved ones just revealed the performer didn’t have medical insurance when he suffered a cardiac incident at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Aug. 6., according … Read more
This might just be the breast-kept secret in women’s health. For people at average risk, most leading medical organizations recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40 to check for signs of breast cancer before symptoms appear. But that scan may reveal more than just how the girls are doing. Mammograms may help doctors better gauge … Read more
Those looking to pump up their workouts might be getting more than they bargained for. The FDA found that RAPTURE Preworkout powder contained an illegal amphetamine derivative that can dangerously raise blood pressure and lead to heart problems, from chest tightening to heart attacks. One lot of the powder is being recalled by their manufacturer, … Read more
Time for a heart-to-heart. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. It’s also widely known now that women and men experience different heart attack symptoms. However, an overlooked condition — especially in women — can raise the risk of … Read more
A buildup of artery-clogging plaque may begin much earlier than many people realize, new research has found. About 1 in 13 adults ages 18 to 29 already had silent atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries from plaque, despite having no known cardiovascular disease, while more than half of all healthy adults in the study showed … Read more
Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more
The Packers lost in more ways than one on Thursday night. Following Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to the Falcons, quarterback Jordan Love’s wife, Ronika Stone Love, had her vintage Chanel bag and Sony digital camera allegedly stolen at some point during the contest. “I know there’s worse things happening in this world,” Ronika said on … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
Wearing nothing but underpants, I’m standing in front of a dozen or so high-res cameras in a SoHo basement. A woman’s voice rings out above me: “A bright light will shine for a few moments. Please close your eyes.” I’m at the brand new Neko Health on Lafayette Street, where the machine (and a doctor) … Read more
For the third time since June, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital. Representatives for the “All Night Long” singer said he successfully underwent a “common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib).” This is a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat that can raise risk of blood clots and stroke. Richie is currently touring with Earth, Wind & … Read more
This story might get under your skin. A man’s hospital visit took a bizarre turn when testing revealed multiple “foreign bodies” lodged in his heart, abdomen, pelvis, bladder and even his penis. The most disturbing part? Doctors think he put them there himself. Surgeons operated on a patient after doctors discovered multiple foreign objects in … Read more
movie review ELSINORE Running time: 111 minutes. Not yet rated. In theaters Nov. 20. The powerful words “remember me” are spoken several times throughout “Elsinore,” the AIDS drama starring an unforgettable Andrew Scott that’s playing in the Toronto International Film Festival. They are, of course, the urgent request of the ghost of King Hamlet, the … Read more
Greg Papa has to win another serious health fight before he can get back on the air. According to reports, the Bay Area radio host was hospitalized on Sept. 7 due to advanced heart failure. Papa was set to make his long-awaited on-air comeback following a controversial layoff from KNBR and an eventual re-hiring by … Read more