Upgrade anyone? Free booze, early boarding and extra pillows might not be the only benefits of flying first class. Known colloquially as “economy class syndrome,” deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located near the center of the body — making it … Read more
Bandmates for life. Harry Styles supported his fellow One Direction alum, Niall Horan, at Horan’s concert at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Tuesday. Styles, 30, was seen singing and dancing in the crowd as Horan, 30, performed the One Direction song “Stockholm Syndrome” in a fan video shared on X (formerly Twitter). Harry Styles at … Read more
Christina Applegate’s 13-year-old daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble revealed this week that she has been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also known as POTS. On Tuesday’s episode of Applegate’s “MeSsy” podcast, Sadie opened up about her condition, “I have something called POTS. I have no clue what it actually is, but it’s something to do with … Read more
Céline Dion, 56, insisted on showing footage of herself suffering a seizure in her new documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion.” The “My Heart Will Go On” singer, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome that has interfered with her ability to sing, is shown having a physical therapy session in 2022. … Read more
Celine Dion took near-lethal levels of Valium while battling stiff person syndrome. The 56-year-old singer revealed in a new interview with NBC News’ Hoda Kotb that she was prescribed Valium to be able to perform and control the symptoms of the autoimmune neurological disorder. Dion said on “Celine’s Story,” the hour-long special that aired Tuesday … Read more
Supplements can be a great way to get important nutrients into your diet — but they aren’t for everyone. Those with metabolic syndrome, a group of health conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels and excess body fat around the waist, should be especially careful about supplementation. For … Read more
Rice-is averted! Food experts are sharing tips on how to properly store and reheat leftover rice — you can become ill if you don’t take the right precautions. “Reheating rice doesn’t usually pose any outright danger, but there are risks associated with doing it incorrectly,” Jen Messer, a nutrition consultant and registered dietitian at Jen Messer Nutrition, told … Read more
You will have hit rock bottom. Does your booty feel like it’s falling asleep? You could have “dead butt syndrome,” a real and increasingly prevalent condition that causes people’s posteriors to go numb due to extended periods of sitting in one position. “The sustained flexed position of the hip and the compression of the tissues … Read more
Ego a go-go? Mark Consuelos has a specific diagnosis for his wife, Kelly Ripa’s can-do attitude, “I have what Mark likes to call ‘a–hole syndrome.’ I don’t have imposter syndrome. So I think that I can do everything.” The talk show host, 53, revealed her condition to guest Elisabeth Moss on “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly … Read more
Céline Dion’s upcoming documentary officially has a premiere date. “I Am: Céline Dion” will drop on Amazon Prime Video June 25, and the Canadian singer, 56, shared the first look of the project on Instagram Tuesday. The feature is set to take a look at her music career and her struggles with the autoimmune neurological … Read more
Kristin Juszczyk opened up about dealing with “imposter syndrome” after her design business took off when Taylor Swift wore one of her custom creations during the 2023 NFL season. The 30-year-old designer, who is married to 49ers Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk, made the revelation when asked, “How has this whirlwind of change been for … Read more
So much for “see no evil.” Certain people feel like they’re seeing monsters everywhere due to an ultra-rare condition called “demon face” syndrome that causes everyone to look like they have an evil smile. A study detailing this distorted perception disorder was published recently in “The Lancet.” “It’s a problem that people often don’t understand,” … Read more
This gaudy guest is making a case for wedding dress codes. A bride was outshined on her big day by a wedding guest who was supposed to make her the main attraction for her beach destination wedding. The wedding guest wore a nude dress with over sized flowers. Reddit An anonymous Reddit user shared a … Read more
Researchers may have found a new way to target the sources of certain brain disorders. In a study led by scientists at Mass General Brigham, deep brain stimulation (DBS) was able to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain that are responsible for four cognitive disorders: Parkinson’s disease, dystonia (a muscle disorder condition that causes repetitive or twisting … Read more
They’re merely chips off the old block. Eldest daughters with one or more younger siblings tend to bear the brunt of the household, babysitting and parental care responsibilities — whether they like it or not. In fact, fed-up first-born girls have long commiserated over the thrones of being second-in-command to mom using the buzzy term “eldest daughter … Read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than women without the common hormonal condition, a shocking new study has found. An estimated 5 million to 6 million American women have PCOS, which affects some 8% to 13% of women of childbearing age, statistics show. Many don’t even know they have … Read more
Celine Dion just made music’s biggest night even more special. The 55-year-old “My Heart Will Go On” singer, who has stayed out of the spotlight since being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in December 2022, appeared at the end of the 2024 Grammy Awards to present the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift … Read more
Céline Dion is not letting her battle with stiff person syndrome define who she is as a person and a performer. The “My Heart Will Go On” singer, 55, posted a heartfelt missive on Instagram amidst Tuesday’s news that Prime Video has bought the worldwide rights to Oscar nominee Irene Taylor’s documentary about Dion titled, … Read more
After spending years studying the cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, doctors believe they have identified a cause, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. Brief seizures accompanied by muscle convulsions have been named as a possible reason for the mysterious and tragic deaths — a tragic loss suffered by thousands … Read more
Celine Dion’s stiff person syndrome (SPS) diagnosis is bringing awareness to the rare disorder that many people only heard about for the first time since her revelation last year. Now, other patients who suffer from the incurable, paralyzing neurological disorder are speaking out and sharing their experiences. Jennifer Trujillo, from Bonney Lake, Washington, revealed she … Read more