Health

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes.That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). A mini-stroke — medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) — is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a […]

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.Biden’s team shared a statement on Sunday that the former president was experiencing "increasing urinary symptoms" ahead of his diagnosis, which was characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) with "metastasis to the bone.""While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The president […]

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has a five-year survival rate of between 30% and 40%.The former president's prostate cancer is characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and Grade Group 5 with bone metastasis, indicating that it is "pretty far advanced," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel said on ‘Fox Report.’"It’s the most aggressive type," Siegel said. "That means […]

A family was banned from boarding their flight after British Airways staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, according to a report from SWNS.Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding. They noticed some insect bites on their 1-year-old son Joseph’s leg as they approached the boarding gate and asked airline staff where […]

A TikTok video played a key role in one mother’s cancer diagnosis after it prompted her to see a doctor regarding a strange marking on her fingernail, SWNS reported.Lauren Koltcz, 45, from North Royalton, Ohio, noticed a brown line on her left thumbnail, but thought it was caused by a vitamin deficiency."I had this nagging feeling it was something more than a vitamin deficiency," she said. (See the video at […]

AI technology could be used to detect potentially deadly blood clots before they strike.That's according to scientists at the University of Tokyo, who say they have created a non-invasive way to observe clotting activity in blood as it occurs.The new artificial intelligence tool uses a powerful microscope to monitor platelets in real time, the researchers shared in a press release from the university.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Platelets, which are tiny […]

Exercise is known to reduce cancer risk — but that doesn’t have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs.A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and other light-intensity activities are enough to lower cancer incidence.The number of steps was found to be more important than the pace of the walk, they found. JUST 4 MINUTES OF INTENSE DAILY ACTIVITY COULD SLASH CANCER RISK AMONG ‘NON-EXERCISERS,’ STUDY […]

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health?Some examples of these medications include semaglutides, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, like Victoza and Saxenda.Various studies have pointed toward GLP-1 RAs causing mental health complications, such as anxiety and depression.WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS' IMPACT ON CANCER RISK REVEALED IN NEW STUDYThe National […]

The first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).In a Friday press release, the agency announced its approval of the first in-vitro diagnostic device, Lumipulse.The method is intended for early Alzheimer’s detection in adult patients over the age of 55 who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease.ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE COULD BE PREVENTED ANTIVIRAL DRUG ALREADY ON MARKETThe new technology […]