The doctor who helped Lionel Messi after he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at about 10 years old has looked back on the extraordinary path that led him to football stardom, describing it as something out of a…
The sister of Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers has filed a complaint against the doctor who was involved in his failed execution attempt, accusing him of violating medical ethics and professional standards during a procedure that lasted more than…
Step aside, Ozempic. A far more surprising wellness fixation is making waves in Washington, and it revolves around one notably sharp-smelling staple: sauerkraut. A recent report suggests several senior figures in Donald Trump’s orbit have embraced an intense health routine…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Lipfendra, the first once-daily pill designed to lower cholesterol through a mechanism that previously required injections, offering a potentially transformative option for millions of Americans with dangerously high cholesterol levels that…
Boston College biologist Thomas Seyfried has argued that the elevated cancer rates seen in affluent countries are driven more by modern living conditions than by inherited genetics. Speaking on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Seyfried said nations…
Millions of Americans are facing dangerous air quality in the middle of July as wildfire smoke spreads across the country. With smoke reaching from Canada all the way to the Northeast, understanding how to protect yourself and your family from…
Tom Brady is entering the weight loss treatment space, saying he wants to play a part in expanding access to medication that he believes could make a major difference for millions of Americans. The former NFL star has joined digital…
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have kept GLP-1 in the spotlight as interest in weight loss and diabetes treatments continues to grow. That attention has also led to questions online about so-called GLP-2 and GLP-3 options. Medical…
A coroner has heard that England World Cup winner Norbert ‘Nobby’ Stiles died from a brain condition linked to his time in soccer. The inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court came after years of campaigning by Stiles’ family for greater recognition…
If you’ve ever seen a message from a friend and instantly thought, “What now?”, you may be dealing with a ‘crisis friend’. On the other hand, someone in your own life might see you that way too. Even strong friendships…
GLP-1 medications can be highly effective for weight loss, but one doctor says people need to avoid three common mistakes if they want to protect their health while using them. These drugs were first approved to help treat diabetes, and…
A blood test measuring a specific protein may help identify healthy older adults at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms within the next five to ten years, according to research published Wednesday in JAMA and presented at the Alzheimer’s…
For years, Burger King kept their ingredient lists hidden from public view. Now a detailed breakdown reveals exactly why they may have wanted to keep consumers in the dark. A comprehensive analysis of Burger King’s menu items shows alarming ingredient…
Joe Amabile has revealed that he is set to have brain surgery within the next two weeks after doctors discovered a lesion during a routine health screening. The former Bachelorette personality shared the news in an Instagram update, explaining that…
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day help doctors spot who is more likely to develop major illnesses, including cancer. The process uses a tiny blood sample taken from the fingertip and sent away to be examined. At the…
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug is opening a promising new avenue for treating the mind-destroying disease, offering hope that researchers can slow cognitive decline through a mechanism unlike today’s existing therapies. Researchers reported this week that a drug called diranersen shows…