A young male, who formerly identified as a transwoman, who was castrated and became a “patient for life” as part of “gender-affirming care,” wants to warn others not to follow in his footsteps. He discussed his story of resilience and learning to accept himself for who he is for the first time with Fox News … Read more
Failing eyesight could be an indicator of dementia, a study has found. Research published on Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology found a link between untreated visual impairments and the likelihood of developing dementia. The study, led by clinician Dr. Joshua Ehrlich, analyzed data from nearly 3,000 participants, all over 71 years old and all of whom … Read more
“Rumor Has It” Adele isn’t scared of aggressive concertgoers. The British pop superstar has issued a challenge to fans who might be considering throwing something at her while she’s performing onstage, in a misguided attempt to go viral or snag some TikTok clout. “Have you noticed how people are forgetting f – – king show … Read more
Years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, is the US prepared for the next pandemic? No, according to the outgoing director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. “Decades of underinvestment in public health rendered the United States ill prepared for a global pandemic,” Walensky, 54, wrote Tuesday in a New York … Read more
Travelers have been issued a warning about a common practice that is less accepted overseas. While it may seem second nature to schlep around in swimwear when visiting toasty coastal areas in Italy, a reminder has been issued for those planning on doing so. Locals not only have a well-documented “unease” towards tourists parading around … Read more
A young woman has issued a stark warning to “get your lumps checked” in a video showcasing an enormous cyst that grew on the side of her neck. Holly Radford last month noticed a seemingly harmless bump on her neck grow into an enormous protrusion within a matter of days. After having it assessed, it … Read more
Lyme disease, the notorious illness spread by ticks, has a deadly cousin that’s spreading fast. Doctors are warning that ticks are also rapidly spreading the Powassan virus, which causes a little-known disease that’s incurable and can be deadly. This month, a 58-year-old Maine man died of complications caused by Powassan, the Washington Post reported, marking … Read more
Artificial intelligence is the hot new topic of conversation as AI tools are increasingly threatening to replace the “human” component in a variety of everyday tasks — or are already doing so. For some, artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT are being used to write or draft academic papers, answer medical questions and receive advice on a wide … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger is warning of the dangers of abusing steroids while bodybuilding. The “Terminator” star told Men’s Health for its July/August cover story that “people are dying” from abusing performance-enhancing drugs. When the 75-year-old was a bodybuilder in the 1970s, he said he legally did a regimen of testosterone and D-Bol under the supervision of a doctor. “Bodybuilding always, … Read more
Renowned financial adviser Dave Ramsey has ruffled the feathers of parents nationwide with his old-school solution for young people trying to save money. The online debate began when one set of Texas parents revealed they started charging their 19-year-old daughter rent to live at home – a piece of advice they had taken from Dave Ramsey. … Read more
Social media continues to drive up depression and anxiety among teens, the surgeon general warns. Up to 95% of teens and 40% of children between the ages of 8 to 12 are on social media. And those spending more than three hours per day face double the risk for poor mental health as well as … Read more
The head of the World Health Organization warned that the world must prepare for the next pandemic, which could be “even deadlier” than the COVID-19 pandemic. In a meeting of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded an alarm that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of the potential resurgence of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ahead of summer gatherings. “Spring and summer season in 2023 could lead to a resurgence of mpox as people gather for festivals and other events,” read a CDC alert issued Monday. The agency revealed there were … Read more
Officials at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LACDPH) said that the new COVID-19 subvariant might cause pink eye after confirming three new cases of the strain on Thursday. Observational data recorded by the LACDPH suggests those who have been infected with the rapidly spreading Omicron strain XBB.1.16 — better known as Arcturus — … Read more
Oral sex is the X-rated culprit behind a wave of throat cancer cropping up in the US, fueling a so-called “epidemic.” According to Hisham Mehanna, a professor at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences at the University of Birmingham, the human papillomavirus is to blame. “For oropharyngeal cancer, the main risk factor is the … Read more
New number, who dis? Sagittarius pigskin king Aaron Rodgers is making moves and changing jerseys. It was announced this week, just ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, that after nearly two decades as a Green Bay packer, Rodgers will join the roster of the New York Jets as quarterback and hope incarnate. New team, same … Read more
You’ve got to be pollen our legs. Allergy season is in full swing — and it could send some New Yorkers to the emergency room, according to a new bulletin from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene geared toward medical professionals. The notice warned that this upcoming pollen season will worsen … Read more
After two deadly outbreaks of the rare Marburg virus disease in Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning US doctors to be on the lookout for patients exhibiting symptoms. In the agency’s health advisory issued Thursday, officials urged clinicians to be vigilant due to the “potential for imported cases.” There are no … Read more
The water is no place for summertime blues. Nikki Scarnati, a certified infant swimming instructor, uploaded an alarming video on TikTok to share the dangers of wearing swimwear that matches the water — warning parents that kids could be too camouflaged to rescue. To demonstrate, Scarnati filmed her young daughter swimming in a pool, wearing … Read more
Owners of 143,000 recalled Volkswagen Atlas vehicles should not let people sit in front passenger seats until the occupant-detection systems in these vehicles have been fixed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. The recall covers 2018-2021 model year Atlas and 2020 model year Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, and relates to potential faulty occupant-detection systems in … Read more