Medicine

Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s. However, a smaller subset of patients develop early-onset symptoms before age 50. Former NFL linebacker Terry Crews' wife,…

Talk show host Kelly Ripa recently revealed she receives a niche procedure to enhance the appearance of her behind. During a recent episode of her podcast, "Let's Talk Off Camera," the 55-year-old opened up about getting microneedling…

A TikToker in Mexico thought her cough that wouldn’t go away was just a reaction to the changing weather. Instead, it was her own nose ring, lodged deep within her lungs. The 26-year-old, Monica Deyanira Cabrera Barajas, recently went…

The exploding popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy is often hailed as a public health triumph, but one potential side effect may be flying under the radar. The risk of divorce increases as weight drops,…

A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data. The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a…

A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to…

Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some – but it could reveal troubling details about your health. Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health,…

Losing weight might be as simple as sticking to the meals you know, a new study found. People who ate the same meals more often lost more weight during a 12-week weight-loss program, according to a new study published in Health…

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn. While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also be…

After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has…

Singer LeAnn Rimes has gone viral for her reaction while receiving jaw release therapy. In a session with Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage in California — a resource for self-healing practices — Rimes received an intra-oral…

There could be new hope for ALS management as a promising drug enters phase 3 clinical trials. ALS is a progressive disease in which the brain loses connection with the muscles, The ALS Association states. This slowly strips away a…

A great-grandmother, age 95, is still breaking swimming world records — and the pictures alone demonstrate her remarkably fit physique and health routine. Jane Asher recently achieved five age group world records, adding to her…

Health and government officials are warning of a potential deadly substance in the illegal drug supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued a…

The rise of GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) has introduced new approaches to both weight loss and overall metabolic health. Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the…

A Miami man credits a routine blood test for saving his life. Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard blood work as part of a regular physical. When the test showed microscopic blood loss, his physician recommended a…

Scientists have developed a new therapy designed to repair cardiac damage after a heart attack. The study, led by researchers at Columbia University and published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, explored a two-step…

Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder. The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live call with fellow Disney…

For women struggling with weight gain after menopause, a new study suggests that adding hormone therapy to a popular obesity drug may lead to greater weight loss. Postmenopausal women lost about 35% more weight when using menopausal…

A potentially deadly disease known as "the white plague" has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned. Tuberculosis (TB) gets its nickname from the pale appearance of those affected with the…