A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects. The once-daily pill, tavapadon, was found to relieve symptoms — including stiffness, coordination, tremors and movement — for a longer period of time for patients who were also taking at least 400 mg of levodopa a day and were experiencing “motor fluctuations,” … 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
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
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together for more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in my future. But now that I’m pregnant, I couldn’t be happier. I’m cautiously excited because … Read more
A woman has revealed how a split decision to give up cigarettes after more than three decades has transformed her life, and padded her pocket. Jennie, 45, started smoking when she was just 15 years old, stating that at the time the health risks associated with smoking weren’t common knowledge. But when a single packet … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” /] After a devastating injury, a Nashville man is pleading with others to steer clear of the chiropractor. Last year, Tyler Stanton endured “the worst pain I had ever experienced in my life,” a hospital stay, and the beginning of an ongoing struggle that has left him unable to … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” /] Sore throats and sour news. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022. Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but … Read more
In recent years, telehealth companies like Hims and Keeps have revolutionized access to hair loss treatments by offering online consultations and direct-to-door deliveries. Their nearly ubiquitous marketing campaigns — particularly on social media — have attracted a younger audience eager for quick solutions to thinning hair. But, for some customers, the convenience and relative affordability … Read more
A young woman’s dog was the first to detect her deadly breast cancer. In June 2023, Breanna Bortner, then 30, noticed her cockapoo Mochi became fixated on her right breast; sniffing, pawing and burrowing into the area. Stranger still, her sister-in-law’s cockapoo Gunner exhibited the same behavior. Mochi’s insistence was the canine catalyst for seeking … Read more
Colon health is so chic right now. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer are on the rise, with diagnoses before age 50 expected to double by 2030. Doctors have urged people to stay vigilant of symptoms and to undergo colonoscopies should they arise — and young people who’ve gotten their own colorectal cancer diagnoses are speaking … Read more
Fed-up patients facing astronomical medical bills are fighting back against hospitals and insurance companies with a secret weapon: artificial intelligence. Alicia Bittle gave birth to her youngest son in August, but rushed him to the emergency room just three weeks later after the infant developed a fever and respiratory illness. The stay-at-home mom and “trad wife” who raises her brood … Read more
In a medical anomaly, a teenage girl without a vaginal opening became pregnant via oral sex. A 15-year-old from Lesotho, a landlocked country within South Africa, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of abdominal pain. Routine testing revealed the patient was nine months pregnant. More shocking than the surprise pregnancy was the revelation that … Read more
This health hack is a sight for sore eyes. This health hack is a sight for sore eyes. Retina surgeon Dr. Park (@drpark524) has revealed the “secret” pink eye treatment doctors used for themselves but don’t typically offer to patients. “The way that eye doctors treat each other for pink eye is vastly different from … Read more
Every day for almost three years, Emily Morton has felt nothing but pain. Back in early 2022, the Australian woman had the entire world at her feet. The 28-year-old had just tied the knot with the love of her life, Andy, with the pair getting ready to start their own family. But then Morton noticed … Read more
A Chicago woman was just weeks away from giving birth when a nagging cough led to a shocking medical discovery. MaKenna Lauterbach, then 26 years old, began experiencing severe coughing fits in the last three months of her pregnancy. “They would be so severe that I would become winded and nauseous to the point of vomiting,” she told … Read more
A mother has shared how her birth control implant started pushing its way out of her body just 24 hours after it was inserted. Louise, from the UK, suffered a rare reaction after having her third implanon device, which needs to be replaced every three years, inserted into her arm. She said there was “no … Read more
A UK man’s “aggressive” brain tumor was cut down in size by “50%” following a first-of-its-kind treatment for a type of cancer that typically kills patients within 18 months. The experimental trial was tested on Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer who was diagnosed with glioblastoma – a cancer that kills most patients within a year … Read more
She’s horn-y, alright. A 107-year-old woman from China has stunned social media users by showing off a huge horn growing out of her forehead. The centenarian named Chen became an unexpected star on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, with a video that showed her flaunting the distinguishable four-inch “devil horn.” A 107-year-old woman from … Read more
Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing. More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more
Think only the young and reckless and the old and infirm end up in health clinics? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data Tuesday revealing the age range of Americans who visit healthcare centers most — and the results are surprising. New CDC data reveals the demographic of Americans who seek … Read more