Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse is opening up about living with what he describes as a “definite death sentence.” The 54-year-old father of three was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last year, an aggressive disease he’s fighting with an experimental drug that has left his skin bloody and “bubbling.” “Here’s a hard fact: Ben … Read more
C-ing is B-elieving — supplements are everywhere these days. Over 100,000 dietary or nutritional supplements are sold in the US alone. One survey indicated that about 74% of American adults take these products for health, energy or disease prevention, with 55% considered regular users. Unfortunately, many people misuse supplements because they’re unsure how much to … Read more
‘Tis the season for overdoing it. Sometimes, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs — and the holidays are prime time for stuffing your face and quickly regretting it. If you’ve already feasted enough to make a Santa suit feel a bit snug, there are a few drinks you can chase it down with to … Read more
The Life of a Showgirl allegedly does not include days off or upchucking onstage. Taylor Swift recently revealed that she never took a sick day — or a bare minimum Monday — during her grueling 18-month Eras tour, which she described as the “most exciting, powerful, most challenging thing” she has ever done. “I just … Read more
Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. Collins reached for her weed pen most days in high school since she turned 16, even as waves of extreme nausea and vomiting overtook her. One particularly brutal episode left her vomiting nonstop during her spring … Read more
Queasy come, queasy go. Nausea and vomiting are very common in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, due to rapid hormone changes. Though it’s called “morning sickness,” it can occur at any time of day and at any point of pregnancy. A new UCLA study suggests that these unpleasant symptoms are perfectly normal and, in … Read more
Music might soothe your soul — but could it also stop you from hurling on the highway? A new study suggests that the right tunes might help fight off motion sickness, while others could leave you queasy, sweaty and reaching for a barf bag. That’s no small thing: about 1 in 3 Americans are highly … Read more
Buccal up! GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be a wild ride — users may experience dramatic weight loss and a sharp drop in appetite but also fierce bouts of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. There’s one possible complication that shouldn’t be brushed off. GLP-1 meds, which promote feelings of fullness by mimicking a naturally … Read more
The spotted lanternfly might be the least of your worries this summer. Experts are sounding the alarm about the Asian needle ant — a tiny but dangerous insect moving across the US whose sting can lead to severe and even deadly reactions. As Americans flock outdoors to soak up the sunshine, scientists are urging caution … Read more
It’s music to your inner ear — literally. A study out of Japan recently found sound waves could potentially help you lose weight. Now, another study courtesy of Japanese scientists has unveiled a type of sound therapy that could soon have motion sickness sufferers singing a different tune. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com Dubbed “sound spice,” this … Read more
You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more
Feeling nauseated, bloated or just plain off? It might be time for a gut check. When you’ve got tummy troubles, it’s totally natural to blame what you just ate. While cutting certain foods from your diet may be helpful, it won’t necessarily solve the problem — especially as you get older. “Eliminating highly acidic and … Read more
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, safely harnessing energy expenditure and controlling appetite without nausea remain two holy grails … Read more
Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and one of the major reasons why some users quit taking them. Now, scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia say they have found a collection of neurons in the brain … Read more
Easy Bake Illness. Stephanie Murphy, who runs @steph_murphy on TikTok, alleged an Easy Bake Oven nearly poisoned her family after using the device for the first time. “My husband, eight-year-old daughter and myself all got admitted to the ER on Saturday because of an Easy Bake Oven,” she captioned the viral video with over 7.6 million views. “Difficulty … Read more
Clarissa Morales doesn’t care what mommy critics say — smoking weed while pregnant was the only thing that quelled her morning sickness. “With my morning sickness, I was throwing up all the time and it included blood. I was tearing up my esophagus,” the 21-year-old mom told Caters News. “Cannabis was the only thing that kept … Read more
Many people around the world turn to ginger ale when they’re feeling sick — but the bubbly drink may not be an effective treatment method, according to medical and nutrition experts. The ginger-flavored soft drink has long been rumored to be a cure for nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses, though it’s unclear why people believe the … Read more