Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer from the UK, had a surprising turn of events in his fight against brain cancer. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023, he was given a grim prognosis — most patients don't live beyond 18 months. But Paul's story took an unexpected twist. At University College
Pancreatic cancer used to be thought of as a disease for older folks, but guess what? More and more people in their 40s are getting it. A study showed that many young adults don't know the early signs of this cancer or how to lower their risk. The survey asked people under 50 about their knowledge
Imagine opening your favorite baby powder bottle, only to find out it might contain asbestos, a nasty mineral linked to cancer. That's the scary situation Dynarex Corporation, a medical supply and personal care product seller, is facing. They've expanded their recall of baby powder bottles to almost
On a sunny Friday morning at Maui's Waiehu Beach Park, a seasoned surfer named Kenji found himself in a life-threatening situation. The 61-year-old was out at a popular surf spot called "Sandpiles" when a shark unexpectedly bit his leg. The attack happened around 7 a. m. , with witnesses recalling h
Early on Friday morning, a 61-year-old surfer got the scare of his life at Waiehu Beach Park in Maui. As he was surfing at a spot known as "Sand Piles, " a shark bit off part of his leg just below the knee. The incident happened around 7:05 a. m. , and promptly, police and medical personnel rushed t
Get ready, folks! Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end this weekend. There are a few important things we all need to keep in mind. First off, let's talk about driving. Did you know that driving while tired can be just as dangerous as speeding or driving under the influence? In New York alone, d
Steph Coffield, a 41-year-old mom from Minneapolis, Minnesota, found out she had breast cancer during a routine check-up. She was diagnosed with a fast-growing type called stage zero ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Although the cancer hadn’t spread, Steph decided to have a double mastectomy to be s
For over 25 years, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital worked together to provide excellent cancer care. But now, they're splitting up. Dana-Farber is teaming up with Beth Israel Lahey Health to build a freestanding cancer center. Meanwhile, Brigham and Women's Hospital is
Listen up, folks! Brace yourself for the big clock change coming up. On November 3, at 2 a. m. , standard time kicks in, which means you get to set your clocks back an hour. Sweet, right? More sleep! But hold on, there's a catch. From then till March, it'll be dark early, making those winter afterno
Seven restaurants in the Jackson area didn't pass their health inspections in October. This includes places in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties. Five of these spots fixed the issues and passed their follow-up inspections by November 1. Let's look at who didn't make the grade. In Hinds County, Ba
