How to Be Cultured Menu Film Ivan Dixon (left) and Abbey Lincoln in Michael Roemer’s “Nothing But a Man” (1964). Courtesy of the Everett Collection ‘Nothing But a Man’ (1964), directed by Michael Roemer Roemer’s feature — about a Black man and his wife (played by Ivan Dixon and the jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln) facing … Read more
You know your Social Security number, your ATM pin code, your mom’s phone number, but do you know your HbA1c? Five numerical biomarkers can reveal how well you’re aging and warn of trouble long before symptoms of disease appear, according to Dr. Florence Comite, founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity. Comite — … Read more
An overlooked organ may a master switch to a longer, healthier life. While every organ in the human body has a purpose, some serve theirs for only a short time — or so we previously thought. Now, new research has found that the health of one in particular not only indicates a longer life, but … Read more
Scientists have long searched for ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Chief among these strategies has been targeting amyloid beta, a toxic protein that forms plaque-like deposits when it accumulates abnormally in the brain. This accumulation is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Now, scientists say a smaller peptide, a “cousin” of amyloid beta, … Read more
A young Lithuanian woman was struggling to conceive with her partner — a rare but shocking allergy was to blame for her infertility, according to a new case report in a medical journal. For the 29-year-old patient, four years of natural attempts and two rounds of IVF proved ineffective, stumping her doctors. Since she’s asthmatic … Read more
How tear-ible! Over 20 million Americans have dry eye disease, which means that their eyes don’t produce enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. Dry air, wind, certain autoimmune diseases, medications like antihistamines and decongestants, too much screen time, vitamin A deficiency and contact lenses are often to blame. Dr. Ashley Brissette, a board-certified … Read more
A young man is now locked in a nightmare after his livelihood was stolen by negligent doctors. Jonathan Buckelew, 34, has been awarded a staggering $75 million in damages after multiple physicians failed to diagnose his life-threatening stroke, leaving him paralyzed from head to toe for the rest of his life. Jonathan was rushed to … Read more
Living in New York, Julie Brothers is no stranger to a fight — whether it’s for her dream job, a spot on a packed subway or the last slice of pizza after a long day. But last year, she found herself in a fight for her life. At just 37 years old, Brothers suffered a … Read more
Let’s face it — your pimple may be more problematic than you realize. A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that some benign-seeming blemishes could be cancerous. Dr. Daniel Sugai urges patients with persistent pimples that last longer than a month to seek treatment. “If you have a pimple that won’t go away in four weeks, please see … Read more
This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. Joyce Brown’s New York minute lasted longer than most. A onetime secretary, Brown became homeless in 1986 and began camping on a heating grate on Second Avenue and 65th Street in Manhattan. … Read more
This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. Katharine Dexter McCormick, who was born to a life of wealth, which she compounded through marriage, could have sat back and simply enjoyed the many advantages that flowed her way. Instead, she … Read more
When Liz Jones, 63, took an early retirement package a couple of years ago, she did so because she saw the writing on the wall. Jones (name changed for professional reasons) was a senior human resources leader for a large global company in New Jersey, where she’d been for over 20 years. Yet she started … Read more
Keep it clean! Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care doctor based in Virginia, is revealing the three body parts you’re probably overlooking in the shower — your belly button, feet and ears. “Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last … Read more
We may no longer have to fear unseen Empire State Building-sized space rocks passing within our orbit. Asteroid hunters have identified 27,500 overlooked near-Earth asteroids using cutting-edge tech that could potentially stave off armageddon in the future. Instead of stargazing with a traditional telescope, researchers devised a novel algorithm called Tracklet-less Heliocentric Orbit Recovery, or … Read more
What’s on the menu? Germs, according to experts. Harmful bacteria could be lurking in your kitchen and your dinner could come with a side of health risks if you’re not careful. Here’s a list of the top five dirtiest places in your kitchen and a little about how to keep them cleaner. Refrigerator meat and … Read more
Prince Harry’s unwavering importance to the royals “shouldn’t be overlooked,” according to King Charles’ former butler. Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, believes that the Duke of Sussex will ditch California and step up to help out the royal family — should that be something … Read more
Heart disease kills more people in the US than any other cause of death — yet many Americans aren’t aware of one major genetic risk factor. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that can greatly increase the chances of a heart attack when it’s present in high levels in the blood. Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. … Read more
Pharmacy and supermarket shelves are overflowing with herbal supplements, potions and pills that make lofty health and wellness promises. Some supplements have proven benefits, others are little more than snake oil — or fish oil, if you prefer. One little-known herbal supplement, marketed as SaiLuoTong (SLT), has been getting attention from medical researchers for its reputed … Read more
This might be tough to swallow. Having trouble swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, could be a sign of cancer, reports The Mirror. The often-overlooked symptom could signal cancers of the head, jaw, neck or mouth, per Healthline, as tumor growth in these areas may lead to blockages. Dysphagia could even indicate skin cancer of … Read more
Two of the most popular snack foods for toddlers could pose major health risks to young children, with experts warning parents to steer clear of the treats Kidsafe SA chief executive Holly Fitzgerald issued the dire warning for traditional-sized marshmallows and popcorn, noting they were “often overlooked” as a choking hazard for children under 5. … Read more