Health

As GLP-1 medications continue to surge in popularity for weight loss and diabetes treatment, their use is rising among younger adults — with anecdotal reports suggesting the trend is making its way onto college campuses.Market research has shown that GLP-1s – including semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) – are growing fastest among adults under 40, particularly young women.A 2024 analysis published in JAMA found that 162,439 […]

The death of Richard Branson's wife, Lady Joan Branson, could have been prevented if she had received medication to prevent blood clots, a British coroner reportedly found.Lady Branson died at the age of 80 after being admitted to a hospital in November 2025 after a fall weeks earlier on Necker Island, a British Virgin Island owned by her billionaire husband.Her cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism […]

Florida recorded its first confirmed dengue fever death of 2026 earlier this month, according to the Florida Department of Health.Gay Small of Hillsborough County died on Sept. 4 — her 80th birthday — from complications of a dengue infection, including septic shock and multi-organ failure, after she was bitten by a mosquito near her home on Bayshore Boulevard, the Tampa Bay Times reported."Cheated, just, you know, it’s so unfair because […]

When women ask their doctors about taking testosterone to help with menopause symptoms, they can run into insurance rejections, confusing workarounds and dosing guesswork, as no testosterone product is FDA-approved for women in the U.S.On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a public workshop to examine the evidence, safety and research gaps surrounding testosterone therapy for menopausal women.Interest in testosterone therapy has grown as more women seek treatment […]

Kim Kardashian is opening up about a new health diagnosis that hits close to home.In a new trailer for "The Kardashians," the reality star, 45, revealed that she has esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus.The diagnosis held a particular significance given that her father, Robert Kardashian Sr., died of esophageal cancer in 2003 at age 59.ALCOHOL TIED TO SURPRISING CANCER DEATH PATTERN IN ADULTS UNDER 55, RESEARCHERS FINDIn the […]

When it comes to getting a facelift, timing may be everything.Going under the knife too soon could mean having surgery before it’s necessary — but waiting too long can also backfire, according to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow.During an episode of Josh Peck’s podcast, "Good Guys," the Beverly Hills-based surgeon said some women are jumping the gun and getting the procedure too soon.CHEAP SURGERY OVERSEAS MAY COME WITH DEVASTATING […]

Exhaustion has become the default state for a vast majority of Americans.Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that more than seven in 10 U.S. adults experience fatigue over any given three-month period — a drain that public health officials say is taking a heavy toll on work and daily life.The report, based on the 2024 National Health Interview Survey of roughly […]

A popular global fitness competition is changing its rules after an explosive incident at a Sept. 12 competition.Australian professional athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the race at HYROX Beijing — but the victory did not come without struggle.During the race, Wietrzyk experienced fecal incontinence but continued competing. Despite the incident, judges and officials did not instruct her to stop, prompting concerns about potential health and safety risks for other competitors.'A WIN […]

Commonly used osteoporosis drugs were linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in a large study of older adults.Among a group of 121,492 adults age 60 or older, the use of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBP) was associated with a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias compared to those who did not take osteoporosis medications.The risk was 24% less compared to people […]