For many people, enjoying a few alcoholic beverages can come at a cost — including nausea, headaches and more symptoms of morning-after hangovers. On TikTok and other social media platforms, claims are making the rounds that actions such as chugging down a sports drink, using an electrolyte powdered mix or scheduling an appointment to receive an IV with … Read more
A popular attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) coach has revealed five surprising behaviors that could be red flags. Kelly Baum, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, recently went viral on TikTok sharing her own experience — and the habits she never knew were symptoms of something deeper. One common behavior in people with the disorder, … Read more
Another day, another benefit to taking semaglutide, the popular drug marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy. Originally FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide was later sold as Wegovy because of its proven weight-loss benefit. (Ozempic contains a smaller dose of semaglutide than Wegovy.) Earlier this month, Wegovy was also shown to reduce the risk of … Read more
A Victorian woman has tragically passed away aged just 48 amid claims her severe symptoms were ignored by a hospital. Carolyn Stanton was a mother and grandmother known for her infectious laugh. The beloved mom tragically died in August after being turned away from the Latrobe Regional Hospital twice with nothing but panadol to help … Read more
For years, people with asthma were told to avoid exercise because it could induce or worsen asthma attacks. But a new study, published in the journal Annals of Medicine, turns that age-old advice on its head. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis comparing the effects that different types of exercise had on lung function in over … Read more
A 5-year-old girl appeared to not let anything come between her and her preschool graduation – not even paralysis. Estella Henderson was born with a mutation on her ATP1A3 gene – a degenerative and very rare condition that leads to the disease alternating hemiplegia of childhood or AHC, which for Estella causes “episodes of paralysis, dystonia, and nystagmus,”according to … Read more
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling … Read more
You’ve heard of “long COVID,” the cases of people who can’t shake the lingering symptoms of COVID-19. Now comes “long vax” — a rare, but baffling set of symptoms that follow a small number of people for months after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “You see one or two patients and you wonder if it’s a … Read more
Scientists may be one step closer to developing treatment options for long COVID after identifying 12 of the debilitating illness’ key symptoms. “This study is an important step toward defining long COVID beyond any one individual symptom,” said study author Dr. Leora Horwitz, co-principal investigator for the RECOVER Clinical Science Core, at NYU Langone Health. … Read more
Smells can evoke strong memories — but a certain smell may even help hold onto them and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Inhaling menthol could stave off the devastating memory loss and mental decline associated with the most common form of dementia, Spanish researchers have reported. In initial animal trials, scientists from Cima Universidad … Read more
A British father of two has been diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer — nearly two years since he started seeking medical attention. Richard Scott, 41, said he began observing blood in his stool and experiencing extreme exhaustion, which prompted him to visit a doctor in March 2021. “As the months went on, my symptoms … Read more
Scientists are reporting a breakthrough discovery: A $3-a-pill epilepsy drug may be used to “switch off” autism symptoms in mice, according to a new peer-reviewed study published Tuesday in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that impacts how an estimated 5.4 million (2.2%) adults — and 1 in … Read more
This is retched news. Stomach “bugs” are in bloom in the US. Also known as the “stomach flu” (though unrelated to influenza), the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness is typically caused by norovirus infection, prompting days of vomiting, diarrhea and fever in children and adults — which, yes, could even lead to death if not properly … Read more
A British woman claims doctors ignored her symptoms — which included vomiting blood and losing chunks of hair — until eventually she received a terrifying diagnosis. Jessica Booth said she knew something wasn’t right when her persistent headaches and nausea began last year. But she says she was dismissed by doctors who told the 20-year-old … Read more
Jessie Sanders said when she started experiencing debilitating abdominal pain more than five years ago, doctors blamed her symptoms on UTIs, severe cramps, hormonal changes and endometriosis. Then, over Thanksgiving break in 2021, the San Diego State University student was plunged into a bout of pain so severe she went to the emergency room. There, … Read more
My husband, Phill, noticed that my tummy looked a funny shape (Picture: Jan McCluskey) I noticed weight creeping on around my stomach when I was in my early 40s. Normally a size 14, my clothes started becoming tighter around my middle. I wasn’t eating any differently, but my stomach was growing. ‘I must be going … Read more
Photo: Stramp (Shutterstock) Generally speaking, menopause, which is defined as going a full 12 months without a period, can happen anytime ranging between the late 30s to late 50s, with the average age being 52. In the time period leading up to menopause, which is known as perimenopause, the body can go through a number … Read more
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Summary: Diets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models. Source: University of British Columbia Diets high in guar gum, a common food additive and dietary fibre, limited inflammation and delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis … Read more
One hundred grams of oranges has 181mg of potassium and apricot has 259mg. However, dried apricot is more potassium rich with 100g containing 1,162mg. Almost nine million people in the UK suffer with osteoarthritis – making it the most common form of the condition. It mainly affects joints in the hands, knees, spine and hips. … Read more