A survivor is sharing the colorectal cancer symptoms she missed in the hopes of helping others. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Children’s book author Elayne Gorham, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 32, initially chalked her red flags … Read more
Ananda Lewis, a staple of MTV’s golden era, died this week after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 52. In the years leading up to her death, the beloved TV personality stirred controversy by opting for alternative treatments instead of a doctor-recommended double mastectomy — a decision she stood by until the end, … Read more
Another win for the jab. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a host of benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from reduced dementia risk to addiction treatment. Now new research out of Israel has found that it can substantially reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers — and it’s more effective … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s health secretary, has said that tackling a chronic disease “epidemic” would be a cornerstone of his Make America Healthy Again agenda, often invoking alarming statistics as an urgent reason for reforming public health in this country. On Friday, President Trump released a proposed budget that called for cutting the … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services. And on Monday he … Read more
With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure — but is the peace of mind worth the hefty price tag? Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, more commonly known as “Dr. Mike,” is a podcaster and primary care … Read more
What was supposed to be a preventive scan turned into a nightmare for a young mother when it revealed a “ticking time bomb” lurking in her body. “I had a full-body MRI just for fun. No symptoms whatsoever,” Sarah Blackburn shared in a viral TikTok, recounting her shocking experience earlier this year after getting a … Read more
The nose knows, folks. While you can’t catch a cold from weather alone, temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. Cold, dry air increases our likelihood of catching something nasty — and our nasal passages are our first line of defense. Temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. cineberg – stock.adobe.com “The nasal … Read more
Menopause has long been accepted as a fact of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and other uncomfortable side effects? Researchers in New York are convinced they’ve found the answer. Scientists at the biotech company Oviva Therapeutics say they have developed … Read more
There may be new hope in the fight against Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection that sometimes results in chronic illness. Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have determined that human sweat contains a protein that inhibits the growth of a bacterium that causes the disease. One-third of the population carries a genetic variant … Read more
Cancer risk is based on several factors, and while there is no absolute way to prevent all cancers, there are many things we can do to reduce our risk and be more aware, so that they can be treated early and most effectively. Dr. Marleen Meyers from the NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center talked to … Read more
As a registered nurse in Colorado, Jennifer Harlan cares for cardiac patients for a living — but in the past five years, she herself has survived three heart attacks. Last week, Harlan, 53, had the opportunity to meet with the EMS crew who saved her life at HCA Healthcare’s Sky Ridge Medical Center in Denver, … Read more
Half of those who suffer cardiac arrest experience a telling symptom 24 hours before the incident, according to a study recently published in The Lancet Digital Health journal. This warning symptom was different in men and in women, researchers from Smidt Heart Institute found; the institute is located in the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in … Read more
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” said Dr. Leandro Mena … Read more
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Buying eyeglasses can feel weirdly similar to buying a new car: Prices are often hidden from you, they cost more than they have any right to—and there are a whole bunch of mysterious upgrades pushed at you. Coatings. I’m talking about coatings: the anti-scratch, anti-glare stuff you can add to your … Read more
A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth as it is a gateway into the body’s overall health and to maintain a healthy self, one has to regularly do self-check tests, ideally once every month to look out for signs and symptoms that could be an indication of oral cancer. Any sudden growth or sore … Read more