Nicola Crymble, a 43-year-old mom, was in constant pain. She was bleeding and experiencing swelling around her abdomen for months, while doctors told her it was caused by perimenopause and anxiety. “They told me it was all fine and that it was all in my head,” she told Talk to the Press. But it wasn’t — … Read more
Your nails might be trying to tell you something — and checking them could be the easiest way (hands down) to spot hidden health problems. Meaning “little moon” in Latin, lunulae are the half-moon shapes at the base of your nails. It’s where new nail cells are made and pushed forward. They’re most prominent on … Read more
The death of Joanna Ruth Shields, the 37-year-old woman who was found along a remote Big Sur hiking trail in April, has cast a spotlight on a little-known but deadly affliction: alcohol withdrawal syndrome. According to an investigation by the the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the Carlsbad native had died of “probable alcohol withdrawal seizures … Read more
Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties moving the arm or even … Read more
Girls’ trips are growing up — and this time, they’re trading hangovers for hormone help. At Miraval Arizona, female guests are offered programming designed to help them navigate the menopause transition in the pampered setting of a luxury resort. “It’s an opportunity to tune into not only how we survive this stage, but also how … Read more
Even your heels need some sole-idarity. They may be far away from your major organs, but your feet can hold major clues about your health — especially if you’re dealing with one key symptom that’s frequently brushed off. The common issue could be a warning sign of several medical problems, including arthritis, blood clots and … Read more
A woman who dismissed blood in her stool as hemorrhoids was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. Meagan Meadows, 24, started experiencing blood in her stool in October 2024, but after chatting with friends and family, she dismissed her symptoms as hemorrhoids. After a few months, her symptoms persisted, so Meagan booked an appointment with … Read more
Danielle Jonas, wife of Kevin Jonas, is revealing the stressful symptoms that led to her recent diagnosis of Lyme disease. Jonas, 39, sought treatment when she noticed that she was shedding more hair than usual. “They tried to tell me it was anxiety. Finally, I had a biopsy that showed I actually had Lyme disease,” … Read more
Director Stephen Gyllenhaal may have found his next project — and it’s a topic very close to him. Gyllenhaal — father to Oscar nominees Jake and Maggie and 10-year-old Luke — was with his youngest son at a swimming pool last year when an unusual feeling washed over him. “My arms and legs suddenly felt … Read more
When she started speaking out about “the change,” Naomi Watts was worried about branding herself as a “menopausal lady” in Hollywood. “Agism is alive and well. I was nervous about it, but I thought: If I can help a few, that would be meaningful. And it turns out it wasn’t career suicide,” she said at … Read more
James Van Der Beek is sharing the subtle colorectal cancer symptom he ignored before his shocking diagnosis. “There wasn’t any red flag or something glaring,” he told Healthline this week. The 48-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” alum publicly shared the news of his diagnosis last November. “Before my diagnosis, I didn’t know much about colorectal cancer. I didn’t even … Read more
It’s safe to say most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman less than three months after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again, most people aren’t Keith Giffney. Most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again — most … Read more
We’ve all done it: You plug your aches and pains into WebMD’s Symptom Checker, see that it could be either “cancer” or “seasonal allergies,” and promptly close out the window and decide to ignore whatever issues brought you there in the first place. Sometimes, what ails you really isn’t a big deal and will clear … Read more
Michael Bolton’s family is getting candid on his health journey. Prior to the singer, 72, being diagnosed with glioblastoma — a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer — in December 2023, his daughters noticed signs that something was off. In fall of that year, Bolton was hot off appearing on “The Masked Singer” and … Read more
Marcus Wendling toughed out a half Ironman — a grueling triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run — in just under six hours. He thought the May 2023 race was his greatest physical challenge — until he was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer months later at the … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 45 million Americans, so when Sara Beran found herself frequently racing to the bathroom, she assumed she was just another case. The otherwise healthy 34-year-old dealt with the issue for more than a year and a half before her life came to a screeching halt with a gut-wrenching diagnosis: … Read more
Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last September, it was a shock, to say the least. “I don’t have a single checkmark … Read more
Canadian tennis star Gaby Dabrowski knows firsthand that second opinions save lives. In 2024, the Olympian was diagnosed with breast cancer and went on to have multiple surgeries and rounds of radiation — pausing only to win bronze at the Paris Games last summer. But she says her first sign of cancer was initially dismissed … Read more
When she was crowned Mrs. Mississippi Plus America last year, Bryce Ramsey immediately knew what her platform would be. “Hands down, colon cancer awareness,” Ramsey, 39, told The Post. “At the time, I was a four-year survivor, and I was like, ‘I just want to be able to help as many people as I can.’” … Read more
Brooks Bell’s gut told her something was wrong — but it took two doctors misdiagnosing her symptoms before she got the answer that would change her life forever. “I wanted a colonoscopy right from the start,” Bell told The Post. “But I had this voice in my head saying, ‘Don’t be dramatic. Don’t be a … Read more