After appearing to lose his voice at a Saturday appearance, singer Lewis Capaldi is canceling his tour. Capaldi, who has Tourette syndrome, cited the need to adjust to the impact of the condition, the Associated Press reported. “First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and… read on > read on >
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New Competitor to Wegovy Shows Promise in Clinical Trials
An experimental drug appears to outperform the trendy medications Wegovy and Ozempic for both weight loss and diabetes control, a pair of early clinical trials shows. Retatrutide helped people with obesity drop about one-quarter of their starting weight, on average, during 48 weeks taking the drug, according to phase 2 trial results published online June… read on > read on >
AHA News: Teen With Gene Mutation Gets Rare Heart Operation
TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — At school dismissal one sunny October day in Pineville, Louisiana, then-9-year-old Anniston Fairbanks was headed toward her ride home when she realized she’d left her hoodie in her classroom. She ran back inside to retrieve it. When Anniston returned to the carpool line, she slid into… read on > read on >
Malaria Cases in Florida, Texas Are First U.S. Spread in 20 Years
(HealthDay News) – Public health officials are warning doctors, especially those in southern states, to be on the lookout for local spread of malaria after five cases have been reported in the United States in the past two months. This is the first time there has been local spread in this country since 2003. Four… read on > read on >
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for Years: Study
Gastric bypass surgery is a potential long-term cure for type 2 diabetes, especially if the procedure is performed before the disease progresses, a new study argues. Among a large group of obese people with type 2 diabetes, about half achieved remission for an average seven years after undergoing gastric bypass surgery — the longest follow-up… read on > read on >
COVID Could Harm Men’s Sperm Months After Infection
Having even a mild COVID-19 infection could trigger a months-long drop in sperm, a new study finds. Researchers found both lower sperm concentrations and fewer sperm that were able to swim when studying men an average of 100 days after COVID-19 infection, which is enough time for new sperm to be produced. “There have been… read on > read on >
Sarah Ferguson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Mastectomy
Sarah Ferguson has undergone treatment for breast cancer, she announced on her podcast. The Duchess of York, 63, had a mastectomy after the diagnosis and the surgery was successful, her rep confirmed Sunday, People magazine reported. “The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good.… read on > read on >
Taking Ketone Supplements to Boost Sports Performance Could Backfire
Athletes using ketone supplements to boost their performance may be kidding themselves, researchers say. The literature on the benefit of ketone supplements is mixed. Some studies have shown the supplements improve performance, but others say they have no effect or even worsen performance. Natural ketones fuel the brain and muscles. A ketogenic diet of very… read on > read on >
When Kids Fatally Shoot Other Kids: Tragedies That Don’t Have to Happen
When a child unintentionally shoots and kills another child in the United States, they’ve likely been playing around with an unlocked, loaded gun, new research reveals. Analyzing a decade’s worth of data, researchers also found that 4 out of 10 such gun deaths involve kids 2 to 4 years old. About two-thirds of the unintentional… read on > read on >
Herniated Disk: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
The pain and discomfort of a herniated disk can significantly impact the quality of your life. Here is what you should know about having a herniated disk, including what it is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Plus, learn about the medication, self-care, surgery and lifestyle options that may help relieve pain. What is a… read on > read on >