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GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have become so widely discussed in celebrity circles that it can feel unusual to hear about a public figure who isn’t taking one. The drugs — often prescribed for type 2 diabetes…
In December 1963, 17-year-old Randy Gardner teamed up with friends Bruce McAllister and Joe Marciano to find a standout idea for their science fair entry. After some brainstorming, they chose an extreme challenge: attempting to beat the world record for…
A 43-year-old man has opened up on the negative impacts his micropenis has on his daily life. Micropenis is an uncommon medical condition, thought to affect under one percent of men worldwide. Estimates vary, but Cleveland Clinic cites a figure…
A dad who assumed he was dealing with trapped wind after using skinny jabs was shocked to learn the pain was caused by his gallbladder becoming gangrenous and needing to be removed. Edd Langmead began trying to lose weight in…
If your morning routine involves reaching for an iced coffee, you might want to read this. Dentists say the booming iced-coffee trend could be coming with an unwelcome side effect: gradual harm to your teeth. The worrying part is that…
A new study indicates that clinicians may be able to tell when a patient is likely to die within the next 24 hours using a straightforward bedside check. One certainty of life is that death will come eventually—ideally many decades…
A relatively little-discussed condition that can lead to a noticeable change in penis shape — and may even make it appear shorter when erect — has had its symptoms outlined by experts. It’s thought to affect around one in ten…
Federal cannabis policy moved another step toward broader legalization yesterday after the US Department of Justice shifted marijuana to Schedule III. “The Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump’s promise to expand Americans’ access to medical treatment options,” acting…
Few things have changed day-to-day life as much as over-the-counter medicines, turning problems like headaches or seasonal colds into something a quick pill can handle. Most familiar options, such as Tylenol and Advil, rarely cause issues when taken as directed.…
A mom was diagnosed with cancer after doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as being stress or hormones. Libby Woolaston began dealing with relentless, severe headaches during the summer of 2024. When she sought medical advice, she says she was repeatedly…
Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing. A British woman described as physically healthy has ended her life through assisted dying, four years after the death of her son. Wendy Duffy died on Friday…
As hay fever season begins this week and pollen levels rise across many states, people are trying a wide range of remedies alongside medication to keep symptoms under control. An estimated 67 million Americans deal with seasonal allergies, and many…
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll, real name Jason Bradley DeFord, has impressed fans with his whopping 275lb weight loss over the last three years. Even so, the artist recently admitted he felt nervous about checking his weight after the festive…
Warning: This article contains discussion of drug addiction which some readers may find distressing. With around 48 percent of US adults saying they’ve tried marijuana at least once, attention is turning to the potential long-term impacts of cannabis as the…
Plenty of men experience erectile difficulties — but there’s another, less widely discussed issue where the penis isn’t fully erect or fully flaccid. This condition, called Hard Flaccid Syndrome, is often described as “poorly recognized” and doesn’t get talked about…
A woman from the UK has tragically passed away from a rare form of cancer which affects only 2 percent of people. What makes her story even more frightening is that it began with a symptom many people experience at…