Madonna Reflects On ‘Near-Death Experience’ During Induced Coma
LOADINGERROR LOADING Madonna says she had a “near-death experience” when she was hospitalized and induced into a coma last summer. During a concert at the Kia Forum near Los Angeles on Monday night, the pop legend talked about a spiritual realization she had after contracting a serious bacterial infection in June 2023. Advertisement “This summer […]
Menopausal Women With Obesity Endure Worse Symptoms, Less HT Relief
PHILADELPHIA — Women with obesity may experience worse menopausal symptoms and see less relief from hormone therapy (HT), according to a pilot study. When compared with women without obesity, those with a BMI of 30 or greater were significantly more likely to report menopause-related vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats (74% vs 45%, […]
Prostate Cancer Is Not Just an ‘Old Man’s Disease’
Gabe Canales’ experience with low-risk prostate cancer nearly matches mine — with a couple of caveats, including a 27-year difference in the ages at which we were both diagnosed. I was 62 years old with a rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, close to the average age of diagnosis. Canales was just 35. Canales, author of […]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Shallow Hal’ Body Double Developed A Severe Eating Disorder Post-Film
LOADINGERROR LOADING Ivy Snitzer says her experience as Gwyneth Paltrow’s body double in “Shallow Hal” had an intense impact on her health and well-being. Snitzer opened up about working on the 2001 film in an interview with The Guardian published Tuesday, where she explained how a positive on-set experience was tainted by fatphobic backlash, which […]
Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Trial Raises Questions
PHOENIX — Global experience with the novel Intrepid transapical transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) device through 2 years showed high risks of mortality and complications, raising concerns that might not be alleviated by the planned shift to a transfemoral approach. In the analysis pooling data from a pilot study and the APOLLO trial, the high-risk […]
Ever Heard Of ‘Period Flu’? Buckle Up.
Carol Yepes via Getty Images Some people experience cold- or flu-like symptoms during their menstrual cycle. People with periods know how terrible that time of the month can be, even without reaching the level of something like endometriosis or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The mood swings, the exhaustion, the cramps — they can wipe anybody out. […]
8 Things Therapists Do When They’re Stressed While Traveling
d3sign via Getty Images Traveling — even when you’re going somewhere fun — can be a stressful experience. But therapists have some tricks that help them manage their anxiety in the moment. Whether you are hitting the road or getting on a plane, traveling can be a recipe for anxiety. Oftentimes, the journey to your […]
Pete Davidson Opens Up About Heartbreaking Way He Learned About His Dad’s Death On 9/11
Pete Davidson spoke about his ongoing experience with post-traumatic stress disorder, which the former “Saturday Night Live” actor said stems from the way he learned about his father’s death. “My dad told me he was going to pick me up from school on 9/11,” Davidson said during an appearance on actor Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” […]
Supplementation with amino acid serine eases neuropathy in diabetic mice
Approximately half of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes experience peripheral neuropathy — weakness, numbness, and pain, primarily in the hands and feet. The condition occurs when high levels of sugar circulating in the blood damage peripheral nerves. Now, working with mice, Salk Institute researchers have identified another factor contributing to diabetes-associated peripheral […]
Weakened Diaphragm May Contribute to Long COVID Dyspnea
A weakened diaphragm could be related to the persistent shortness of breath some people experience long after COVID-19 hospitalization, a small study suggested. Whether patients had received ventilation treatment or not, twitch trans-diaphragmatic pressure following posterior cervical magnetic stimulation was significantly impaired in COVID survivors 15 months after hospitalization compared with healthy controls. Furthermore, this […]