GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) – The VanAndel Institute will continue to work with Cure Parkinson’s disease to facilitate a third trial of a drug that could help slow the progression of the neurological disease. The focus will be on a drug called ambroxol. The drug, which was invented in the 1960s, is used in cough … Read more
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A group of women in Houston have filed a joint lawsuit after alleging they contracted a sexually transmitted disease from a janitor accused of urinating into multiple water bottles in their office building. Thirteen women, who will be represented by Houston law firm Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, as well … Read more
Comment this story Comment Although aerobic exercise has long taken the lead in physical activity guidelines, researchers have found that bicep curls and bench presses may be just as important for health and longevity. Strength training – exercise that increases muscle strength by working muscles against weight or force (such as gravity) – has been … Read more
During the two months Carey Yazeed took Ozempic, the drug worked as expected. Yazeed has type 2 diabetes and the weekly injection has lowered his blood sugar levels. But it also brought side effects she considered unbearable, including vomiting, fatigue, headaches and stomach cramps. Five weeks after taking the drug, Yazeed said, she found herself … Read more
AAs a teenager, I remember being moved almost to tears at the sound of a family member chewing muesli. Once, a friend eating dumplings forced me to flee the room. The noises a former roommate makes while chewing popcorn means I declined their movie invites for almost 20 years. I’m not proud of myself for … Read more
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai indicates that some patients diagnosed with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia, an incurable disease causing loss of control of behavior and daily living abilities, may in fact have a treatable cerebrospinal fluid leak. in place. A Cedars-Sinai study suggests that doctors treating dementia should look for cerebrospinal fluid leak, a treatable … Read more
The man (not pictured) tried many treatments but his pain got worse.Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images A man who went to a chiropractor for hip pain was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. The 62-year-old had “deep, aching” pain in the front of his left groin, as well as his thigh and knee. Scans … Read more
Stay ahead of the fashion trend and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the fashion trend and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A cancer survivor who suffered severe vaginal bleeding that made her feel like “someone had just popped a balloon”, before undergoing grueling treatment to remove … Read more
A study by Johns Hopkins researchers found that among 853 participants with moderate to severe hearing loss, “hearing aid use was associated with a 32% lower prevalence of dementia.” (Getty Images) According to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, older people with severe hearing loss are more likely … Read more
woman holding money box while working on laptop Many Americans rely on caffeine to get through the day. In fact, three out of four caffeine consumers report drinking it every day. And while there’s nothing wrong with indulging in an occasional afternoon pick-me-up, it’s important to be aware of the health effects of the beverages … Read more
