Health

A former marathon runner who was diagnosed with the same condition as Celine Dion worries that crowds could be a "trigger" during the singer’s recently announced comeback.Jon Kelf, 56, was a five-time marathon runner before he was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in 2019, SWNS reported. Dion revealed her own diagnosis in late 2022.SPS causes progressive muscle stiffness and severe muscle spasms that can lead to chronic pain, falls and […]

There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain proteins that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s – is also linked to hyperactive brain activity and poor sleep.This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with […]

Parents’ drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests.Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don't stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo.The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in […]

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to expand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into hospitals, integrating federal nutrition standards into patient care.On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a memo directing hospitals to align their meals with the guidelines by reducing ultraprocessed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined carbohydrates and added sugars.Kennedy reportedly shared that Oz’s memo effectively acts like […]

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 a phenomenon called "referred pain" stemming from liver cancer. Pain in the right shoulder blade has been linked to early signs of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.COMMON DRINKING HABIT MAY QUIETLY TRIPLE RISK […]

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 already 100-strong collection.The swimming legend from Merton Park, South London, also has a British Empire Medal for her dedication to the sport. She's in the International Swimming Hall of Fame as well, as news agency SWNS […]

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 person’s ability to walk, talk, eat, dress, write, swallow and, eventually, breathe.The "PREVAiLS" study, which will review the investigational drug pridopidine as a potential ALS treatment, has already enrolled its first […]

Public health officials are warning of measles exposure as the disease spreads on a global scale.At least 46 children have died in Bangladesh, with about 684 measles cases confirmed in the country since late January, according to Reuters.Government officials recently announced deaths linked to measles after laboratory testing of 33 samples.LARGEST MEASLES OUTBREAK IN RECENT HISTORY REPORTED ON SOUTHWESTERN FLORIDA COLLEGE CAMPUS"Of the tested samples, 15 deaths ⁠have been directly […]

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 health advisory on Thursday about reports of medetomidine being detected in fentanyl.Also known as "rhino tranq," "mede" or "dex," medetomidine is a veterinary sedative that causes severe, prolonged sedation. Classified as an alpha-2 agonist, […]