Health

A teen’s headaches weren’t going away. Doctors found a surprising cause  AOL.com Source link

NEED TO KNOW Lara Muller, a “fit and healthy” 22-year-old woman in England, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in June Before her diagnosis, medical professionals blamed Muller’s tiredness on being anemic, and her back pain on sitting down all day at her new office job “I felt like I was going crazy. I knew there …

Science is not black and white. It’s more complicated and more exciting. It’s a constant process of exploration. An adventure into the unknown. Scientists come up with theories about what might be going on, and then test them. They don’t always get it right. Far from it. But inch by inch, testing, failing and trying again, they make progress. Robert F …

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I have married into a family of gambling addicts. My husband’s mother, father, and the majority of his extended family are compulsive gamblers. They are constantly in debt, and many have been bankrupt multiple times. Thankfully, my husband …

5. “Just how necessary it is to advocate for your health. Medical gaslighting is incredibly common for women, and it’s so important we look out for our health at every point along the way.” —Shadow_Integration “If you’re dismissed — see someone else, get a second opinion. My overall health would be so much better if 20 years ago, issues that …

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have cracked a 500-year-old anatomical puzzle that was first identified by the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci. The mystery surrounds the trabeculae of the heart, an intricate muscular network that has baffled scientists for centuries. Da Vinci sketched these fine, branching structures in the 15th century after meticulously dissecting the human heart. However, it wasn’t until …

Both olive oil and avocado oil are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Avocado oil is great for high-heat cooking and blends well into dishes. Olive oil has the most research supporting its heart-health benefits. Olive oil has long been a go-to for heart-healthy cooking, but avocado oil is quickly rising in popularity for its versatility and nutritional benefits. So which …

A common pill prescribed to millions of Americans annually could lead to crippling depression, anxiety and mood swings, experts warn. About 18 million prescriptions are filled every year for prednisone, a corticosteroid used to treat everything from migraines to Crohn’s disease to allergic reactions.  Corticosteroids are meant to reduce inflammation by mimicking the effects of the ‘stress hormone’ cortisol and …

Two Young Men Die from Street Drug That’s 43 Times Stronger than Fentanyl. It’s Taking Hold in the U.S.  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Opinion | Scientists Are Finally Making Progress Against Alzheimer’s  The Wall Street Journal ‘A tipping point’: An update from the frontiers of Alzheimer’s disease research  YaleNews Podcast: AAIC 2025 highlights and the latest trends in Alzheimer’s disease IVDs  Yahoo Finance ‘A miracle’: Promising treatments helping families find new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s  Boston 25 News Alzheimer’s disease: An epidemic without a cure  Open Access …