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Kelly Stafford has revealed she is battling insomnia, a sleep disorder she says has already sparked arguments inside her marriage to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. The 35-year-old podcaster shared the news with followers early Sunday morning in a pair of…
Rachael Ray has laid out the diet and supplement routine she follows as she navigates menopause, speaking up after fans speculated about her health and whereabouts. The 58-year-old celebrity chef said she eats “as healthfully as possible” and sticks to…
Dr. Ty Rogers, an anesthesiologist, has broken down the science behind surgical sedation in a YouTube video that details how medical teams keep patients unconscious during operations. The sleep induced by general anesthesia differs fundamentally from natural sleep, producing entirely…
Polly does not wear a white coat, but her bedside manner is impeccable. The 4-year-old Labrador Retriever recently climbed into bed with an 8-year-old cancer patient at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx after doctors removed the child’s…
A new study has tied heavy ultra-processed food consumption to elevated rates of “silent” brain damage in otherwise healthy middle-aged adults. The research, led by Russell J. De Souza, 47, an associate scientist at McMaster University’s Population Health Research Institute…
A Yale-trained gastroenterologist has broken down the mechanics of a rare disorder that can leave patients legally intoxicated after a carb-heavy meal. Dr. Savita Srivastava, a microbiome specialist at DoctorSavita.com, describes auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) as a condition where the digestive…
Beth Gordon is racing to raise millions for her toddler’s life-saving gene therapy before the window to stop his rare disease closes. The 30-something mother from England said she first sensed something was wrong at Kole’s six-week checkup, when doctors…
Hannah York is speaking out after her teenage daughter died just two days after her 19th birthday following months of misdiagnosed cancer symptoms. Liberty York, of Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, first fell ill in May 2024 with fatigue, nausea and unexplained breast…
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may protect major organs before patients shed significant pounds. The findings, drawn from multiple clinical trials and real-world studies, point to benefits for the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, joints, skin and even mental health that…
Bright red blood that keeps returning, dark tarry stools and unintentional weight loss should never be dismissed as irritable bowel syndrome, according to a leading gastroenterologist. Dr. Carmen Fong, Chief Medical Officer of Bummed, is warning patients that what looks…
The NHS has issued fresh guidance on shielding against the XFG Covid variant, nicknamed “American Covid,” as UK cases surged 230 percent between August and September. UK Health Security Agency figures recorded 4,589 cases last month, up from just 1,374…
Billy Joel says he is barred from driving and performing while he awaits further medical testing. The 77-year-old singer, in a Hollywood Reporter interview published Thursday, explained that his diagnosis with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus has forced sweeping changes to his…
Joe Manganiello shared graphic hospital photos documenting his 60-pound weight loss after emergency intestinal surgery. The “Magic Mike” star, 49, posted the images Thursday on Instagram alongside a trigger warning about their disturbing nature. The carousel showed him shirtless in…
Dr Rachna Shroff, 47, has died from the aggressive cancer she spent her career fighting to cure. The University of Arizona oncologist passed away this week after being diagnosed with terminal adenocarcinoma earlier this year, the institution announced. Shroff was…
Ellen Talmage says a ketamine-derived nasal spray has changed her life after decades of failed treatments. Talmage, 66, of Baiting Hollow, New York, is among roughly 40 patients enrolled in an esketamine program at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, where…
Less than half of Gen Z adults now say they are “thriving,” a dramatic plunge from the optimism their age group showed just one generation ago. The new Gallup Life Evaluation Index poll found only 44% of Americans aged 18…