Morrissey’s year is off to a rough start. The British rockstar, 66, canceled his first two concerts of 2026, which were set to take place in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on Jan. 3 and in San Diego, Calif. on Jan. 6. A statement on the Morrissey-Solo website said that the first show was postponed due to … Read more
Some medications can cause surprising side effects. One man learned this firsthand when, after taking a medication for heart failure, he developed a new physical feature — enlarged breasts. The condition, known as gynecomastia, occurs when there’s a hormonal imbalance due to certain medications or puberty. A 76-year-old man unexpectedly grew breasts after taking a … Read more
Long live bacteria! You’ve surely heard of probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy gut for better digestion, nutrient absorption and immune support. But a budding class of probiotics called “psychobiotics” is being touted for mental health benefits, too, with promises of improving mood, cognition and anxiety — without medication. Psychobiotics are a type of … Read more
Mets announcer Gary Cohen does plenty of in-game ad reads, but this one left Keith Hernandez beyond confused. Ahead of the top of the eighth inning in Saturday’s Mets win over the Rockies that aired on WPIX, Cohen did an ad read for BlueChew, a medication for erectile dysfunction, in which he told viewers to … Read more
Choc it up to science — your sweet tooth might save your heart. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. … Read more
A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection. Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc. that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their … Read more
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the injectable canine drug Librela — used to treat osteoarthritis joint pain — have been linked to seizures, lameness and loss of muscle control, … Read more
Lady Gabriella Windsor spoke out for the first time since her husband took his own life earlier this year. Thomas Kingston died from a gunshot wound to the head on Feb. 25. A weapon was found near his body, which was discovered at his parents home in the Cotswolds. Thomas was 45. Lady Gabriella Windsor … Read more
Maria Kirkeland has learned to count on her weight loss method. The 37-year-old Norwegian woman says she lost 159 pounds in two years, never once feeling hungry thanks to two key hacks. In 2022, Kirkeland’s decades-long cycle of bingeing and restricting had left her heavier than ever. A cycle of restriction and bingeing left Kirkeland … Read more
Many cat owners are rejoicing at the news that a drug used to treat an otherwise fatal illness for cats will be available in the United States as of June 1. “Stokes Pharmacy has formed an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a U.S.-made compounded oral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),” according to a … Read more
A 23-year-old New Zealand woman is sharing her “terrifying” reaction to medication she took for depression, claiming it “burned me from the inside out” and nearly killed her. Charlotte Gilmour developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare disorder that gave her painful blisters on her skin, mouth and esophagus, the New Zealand outlet Stuff reported. SJS … Read more
Some fliers are nervous to travel aboard Boeing aircraft following a stream of flight problems in the last three months say they try to book flights on other planes while others say they’ve turned to prayer or medications to get through their trips. The shift in response toward Boeing took off in January after a … Read more
Go ahead — run away from your problems. The popular aerobic exercise may be as potent a weapon against the blues as medication, a new European study suggests. Researchers from Vrije University, Amsterdam asked 141 patients suffering from depression and anxiety to choose between a group run, two to three times a week, or taking … Read more
A new study out of Stanford Medicine has found a “new category of depression” that impacts 27% of diagnosed individuals and is “not effectively” treated by standard antidepressants. Specifically, this variation of depression shares many traits with that of attention deficit disorders, including having little self-control, struggling to plan ahead, not being able to keep … Read more
A run a day keeps the depression away. Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered regular exercise may be more effective than medication for the treatment of mental illness, such as depression. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study used 97 reviews, 1,039 and 128,119 participants, marking it as one … Read more
Summary: Reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor normally prescribed for depression, can reduce sleep apnea symptom severity. Source: Flinders University Targeting a condition suffered by nearly a billion people worldwide, a new study from Flinders University has shown a drug previously used to treat depression can reduce obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) severity. While not yet … Read more
Pregnant Kelly Osbourne has yet to welcome her baby, but she’s already being mom-shamed for her decision not to breastfeed “I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild],” the “Osbournes” alum said on Wednesday’s “Red Table … Read more
There are currently no effective treatments for the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as difficulties with socializing and communicating. A new study uses a computer-based protein interaction network to identify whether existing drugs could provide a new treatment approach. The researchers discovered that a common anti-diarrheal drug may have potential in treating … Read more