Bernie Kosar, a name synonymous with the Cleveland Browns, is facing a tough battle away from the football field. At 61, he's dealing with some serious health issues, including cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson’s disease. Recently, he shared that he's about to undergo a liver transplant, a big st
Scientists have created a new way to help heal skin and other soft tissues. They used a special kind of hydrogel that can change shape over time. This hydrogel is printed in a way that allows it to be customized for each person's needs. The hydrogel sheets are very thin, about 1mm thick. This makes
Rebel, a well-known wrestler in the AEW women's division, has recently shared some tough news. She's 47 years old and has been dealing with some serious health issues. It all started in May 2024 when she was hospitalized for what doctors thought was a fungal infection in her lungs. But after a year
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are tough to treat. Current treatments just calm down the immune system's attack on the body, but they don't fix the root cause. This means patients often face a lifetime of expensive medications, injections, or infusions w
Maria Menounos, a familiar face on TV, has had her share of health scares. In 2017, she had a brain tumor called a meningioma removed. It was benign, but it still caused problems. She had to deal with the aftermath of surgery and learned to pay more attention to her health. Fast forward to 2022, Ma
A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 00
Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and Sweden is no exception. The country has been keeping track of breast cancer cases and treatments for years. This helps them understand how much it costs to care for patients with breast cancer. New tools and treatments are always being develope
Senator John Fetterman is back home after a health scare. He had to go to the hospital because of a heart issue. This caused him to feel dizzy and fall while walking early one morning. His team said it was a problem with his heartbeat called ventricular fibrillation. Fetterman shared a photo on X,
Japan's healthcare system has been put under the microscope. A recent study dug into the real-world costs of hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). This is a big deal because HSCT is a critical treatment for blood cancers and immune system disorders. The study used data from all over Japan. It
In the UAE, breast cancer is becoming a bigger health issue. It's now one of the most common cancers in the country. What's worrying is that it's being found in younger women, about 10 years earlier than in Western countries. Why is this happening? There are a few reasons. People are eating more hi
