symptoms

New AI tool predicts brain decline years before symptoms appear — how it could help fight dementia

by
New AI tool predicts brain decline years before symptoms appear — how it could help fight dementia

Who needs a crystal ball when you’ve got artificial intelligence? Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a potentially game-changing AI tool capable of detecting subtle changes in brain wave patterns that could predict cognitive decline years before symptoms appear. “This could completely change how we approach dementia prevention,” said Dr. Shahab Haghayegh, lead author … Read more

Woman with Alzheimer’s — but no dementia symptoms — stumps doctors

by
Woman with Alzheimer’s — but no dementia symptoms — stumps doctors

A puzzling discovery has left doctors scratching their heads: The brain of an American woman with Down syndrome showed all the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease, yet she remained symptom-free throughout her lifetime. The patient enrolled in the Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium–Down Syndrome, which was created to explore how the two conditions are connected. She also … Read more

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

by
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

Can Paxlovid treat long Covid? A new report suggests it might help some patients, but which patients might benefit remains unclear. The report, published Monday in the journal Communications Medicine, describes the cases of 13 long Covid patients who took extended courses of the antiviral drug. Results were decidedly mixed: Nine patients reported some improvement, … Read more

Fighting a post-party hangover? This surprising trick could ease your symptoms

by
Fighting a post-party hangover? This surprising trick could ease your symptoms

Many people have vowed to change their lives on Jan. 1 after a big night of ringing in the New Year — but experts have weighed in on whether exercising with a hangover is a good thing. A study published in the journal Addictive Behaviours looked at 1676 undergraduate students. They’d all had at least … Read more

I thought I just used my phone too much — then I found out my symptoms were from a brain disorder

by
I thought I just used my phone too much — then I found out my symptoms were from a brain disorder

A British women says the “subtle” symptoms she’d experienced her whole life were actually signs of a potentially dangerous brain disorder. Charlie Rolstone, 44, battled migraines and motion sickness whenever she was “using her phone too much,” but after an incident in which she rushed to the hospital, she discovered that the phone wasn’t really … Read more

Christina Applegate experienced first MS symptoms in ‘Dead To Me’ pilot: ‘I remember falling’

by
Christina Applegate experienced first MS symptoms in ‘Dead To Me’ pilot: ‘I remember falling’

Christina Applegate is getting candid on her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Although the actress, 53, wasn’t officially diagnosed until 2021, she first noticed mysterious symptoms two years earlier while shooting the pilot for the Netflix series “Dead To Me.” Applegate spoke about her experience on the Tuesday episode of her podcast, “Messy,” which she co-hosts with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, … Read more

I got stage 4 colon cancer at age 28 — I wish I hadn’t ignored these symptoms

by
I got stage 4 colon cancer at age 28 — I wish I hadn’t ignored these symptoms

Five years after being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at the age of 28, Joe Faratzis is reflecting on the six red flags that signaled he was struggling with a serious disease. “I put these symptoms off for months before finally going to get a colonoscopy,” Faratzis recently admitted on TikTok. “Don’t risk your … Read more

I got stage 4 colon cancer at 28 — I wish I hadn’t ignored these symptoms

by
I got stage 4 colon cancer at 28 — I wish I hadn’t ignored these symptoms

Five years after being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at 28, Joe Faratzis is reflecting on the six red flags that signaled he was struggling with a serious disease. “I put these symptoms off for months before finally going to get a colonoscopy,” Faratzis admitted on TikTok. “Don’t risk your life by waiting to … Read more

Two-year-old boy dies from sepsis just days after doctors dismissed his symptoms as constipation

by
Two-year-old boy dies from sepsis just days after doctors dismissed his symptoms as constipation

A heartbroken mom has told how her two-year-old boy died from a ‘brain injury caused by sepsis’ just days after doctors diagnosed him with constipation. Little Hudson Cole Perrins was taken to Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital by his worried dad after he started complaining of stomach pains on June 27. Just four days later the … Read more

Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms

by
Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms

New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age — and it could signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than the memory disease’s symptoms. Alzheimer’s is the most … Read more

Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

by
Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

A leaf of faith? If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is … Read more

This sneaky sign of dementia can show up a decade before other symptoms

by
This sneaky sign of dementia can show up a decade before other symptoms

Losing your sense of smell is nothing to sneeze at — it could be an early sign of dementia. “Odor identification has been identified as a useful screening tool that predicts conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease dementia,” Virginia neurologist Fouzia Siddiqui told Parade last week. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually … Read more

I’m a doctor — these 5 concerning symptoms may indicate colon cancer

by
I’m a doctor — these 5 concerning symptoms may indicate colon cancer

With colorectal cancer rates rising among young people, it’s important to know the signs that may indicate colon cancer. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It’s a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Dr. Waqqas Tai, a cancer specialist … Read more

1 in 3 adults suffers from an iron deficiency, study finds — look for these 7 symptoms

by
1 in 3 adults suffers from an iron deficiency, study finds — look for these 7 symptoms

You might be iron deficient and not even realize it. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that 29% of US adults are affected by absolute or functional iron deficiencies — and nearly one in three Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. An absolute iron deficiency affects women, children, vegetarians and vegans and … Read more

I’m a doctor — these are the 6 common symptoms of colon cancer in young people

by
I’m a doctor — these are the 6 common symptoms of colon cancer in young people

Rates of colon cancer among young people have been steadily rising over the past three decades, even as diagnoses among older people decline.  A staggering 20% of colorectal cancer cases in 2019 were discovered in people younger than 55, up from 11% in 1995. Alarmingly, this younger demographic tends to be diagnosed in the disease’s … Read more

Virus that can cause polio-like symptoms in children spiking in US

by
Virus that can cause polio-like symptoms in children spiking in US

US wastewater samples are showing an alarming increase in a respiratory virus that has been linked to polio-like symptoms. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can lead to acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which can cause weakness or paralysis, typically in kids. “We are detecting EV-D68 nucleic acids in wastewater across the country now, and the levels are increasing,” … Read more

Mpox patient describes harrowing symptoms of new strain amid fears of global outbreak: ‘So painful I couldn’t sleep’

by
Mpox patient describes harrowing symptoms of new strain amid fears of global outbreak: ‘So painful I couldn’t sleep’

An African man who contracted a contagious new strain of mpox known as Clade 1b is speaking out about the harrowing symptoms of the viral infection. Egide Irambona, 40, is currently being treated at a hospital in his home country of Burundi, as Africa’s mpox outbreak continues, sparking fears of another global pandemic. Last week, … Read more

Ex-celebrity escort’s scary health warning after emergency surgery: ‘Never ignore any symptoms’

by
Ex-celebrity escort’s scary health warning after emergency surgery: ‘Never ignore any symptoms’

A former celebrity escort who thought she was healthier than ever after a major lifestyle change has revealed she was unknowingly suffering deadly conditions. Amanda Goff, who used to go by the pseudonym Samantha X, has shared she was last week diagnosed with two life-threatening heart issues. The 50-year-old was due to board a flight … Read more

I’m a doctor — don’t delay care if you experience these stroke symptoms

by
I’m a doctor — don’t delay care if you experience these stroke symptoms

If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, raising stroke awareness is one of Dr. Brandon Giglio’s top priorities.  We spoke with Giglio, a … Read more

Alzheimer’s patients could help alleviate symptoms by eating this food: study

by
Alzheimer’s patients could help alleviate symptoms by eating this food: study

Are pomegranates the next brain food? The link between diet and dementia has been well-documented, and now researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the U.S. National Institute on Aging have found that eating more pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts could help improve memory among Alzheimer’s patients. Those foods contain a substance called urolithin A, a compound created … Read more