On October 28, Kim Kardashian appeared on Good Morning America to promote her new show All’s Fair. Robin Roberts asked about the brain aneurysm Kim had disclosed on The Kardashians. Kim confirmed getting a Prenuvo scan followed by extensive brain scans at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She told viewers to tune in to the next episode...
Illness and disease don’t exist in silos: often, one can trigger or exacerbate another. Emerging evidence is painting a clearer, more urgent picture: the global epidemic of diabetes may be one of the strongest, yet most controllable risk factors for developing dementia. Far from being two separate conditions, researchers are increasingly recognizing them as a...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and in the world. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease showed the largest increase in deaths since 2000, when the death toll was 2.7 million. By 2021, that toll rose to 9.1 million. Ischaemic heart disease is one of many cardiovascular disorders,...
Hearing that a medication you take every day might not be safe anymore can really make your stomach drop. That is what happened when a blood pressure drug recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals hit the news. The company found a chemical impurity in several batches of prazosin hydrochloride, something that could increase cancer risk over time....
Joan Bennett Kennedy taught her son something when he was 12 years old, lying in a hospital bed with part of his leg gone from cancer. He was trying not to cry. Trying to be brave. She held his hand and told him, “Brave boys can cry, too.” That was the kind of woman she...
Edgar Cayce was one of America’s most celebrated psychics in history. Born on March 18, 1877, near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Cayce lived a humble life before gaining fame. He died on January 3, 1945, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 67. Cayce worked as a Sunday school teacher and photographer with little formal education beyond 8th...
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and many other health problems. Finding safe ways to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure without medication is important for improving health and preventing complications. A recent large study that combined results from hundreds of clinical trials analyzed the effects...
When most people picture depression, they think of sadness, fatigue, or losing interest in hobbies. While these are well-known, depression often appears in less obvious ways. Many individuals continue working, socializing, and smiling while privately struggling with symptoms that remain unnoticed. The signs of depression can be subtle, showing up in behaviors, physical health, and...
When 75-year-old grandfather Dave Richards began a bike ride with friends in July 2021, he expected nothing more than a pleasant afternoon. But in a few chaotic seconds, his life changed forever. A drunk driver, distracted by his phone, sped up behind the cyclists and crashed into them. Richards got pinned beneath the vehicle. The...
Sometimes, the nights meant for laughter end up as memories nobody wants to relive. In Santa Catarina, Brazil, a police officer and his wife were found dead in a bathtub after what was supposed to be a fun night out after spending the day celebrating their daughter’s fourth birthday. The mix of alcohol, cocaine, and...
It’s Sunday night, and maybe you’re standing in front of the mirror thinking you need more than a quick rinse. You’re planning an everything shower, that long and slightly dramatic routine that TikTok made famous. It’s the kind of self-care habit that mixes beauty, hygiene, and a bit of therapy. The whole point isn’t only...
The skin is often called the body’s largest organ, and for good reason. It doesn’t just protect us from the outside world, it also reflects what’s happening inside. Many health issues can leave clues on the surface of the skin, including heart disease. While not every rash or spot is linked to a cardiac problem,...
