If you’ve ever suffered a migraine (or especially if you get them regularly), you know that it’s so much more than a bad headache. Migraines are a complex condition that cause people to endure a wide range of debilitating symptoms, like nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and of course, crushing head pain. Needless … Read more
As a restauranteur and a judge on the cooking competition show “Chopped,” Chris Santos’ life revolves around food. And so, over a 10-year period, he watched excess weight creep on until he realized he had gained 50 pounds. The chef decided some changes were in order to shed the extra pounds. With the help of … Read more
A man with a spinal-cord injury leaving him wheelchair bound has been able to walk thanks to a revolutionary new spinal implant. Two other men involved in the study were also able to regain control of their leg muscles after they were implanted with electrical stimulators that could help compensate for the damage to their … Read more
It may be painful, but there could be an unusual upside to appendicitis: Those who have had their appendix removed are 20% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a new analysis of more than 1 million people in Sweden. The tiny organ, which is attached to and opens into the lower end of … Read more
When you were a kid, being stuck at home when you were feeling under the weather had its perks. You’d get to cozy up on the couch and watch “The Price Is Right,” and your mom would make you chicken soup to help your cold symptoms and let you have a popsicle to soothe your aching throat. … Read more
Well, this is interesting. Do you know someone who has a lot of stress? Listen up, gen-Xers and millennials, and, well, everybody who has a brain. If you live a high-stress life, you could have memory loss and brain shrinkage before you turn 50, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. “Higher … Read more
While it can be a bit tricky, it is possible to let your kids have fun on Halloween while not indulging too much in chocolate, gummy candy and caramels. Halloween is just around the corner, which means kids everywhere will be filled with enough sugar to turn their blood to syrup. All the candy can … Read more
A new study of women with ovarian cancer claims that ignorance about the condition is a common thing among patients and it leads to sad consequences. reports about early signs of ovarian cancer you should watch for. Women should know more about ovarian cancer The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, a not-for-profit organization, conducted a study that showed the ignorance about the condition is common among patients in … Read more
This is an important read. An HPV vaccine, which can help prevent cervical and other types of cancers, is now approved for men and women between the ages of 27 and 45. With the recent expansion of the age group approved for this vaccine, you may be wondering if you should get it even though … Read more
One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. When was the last time you had an exam? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means it’s time sport your pink in honor of those who’ve been affected by breast cancer — and it’s time to get yourself a mammogram. … Read more