Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is reportedly fighting a battle with cancer while serving time at New York's Rikers Island prison, sources have revealed. The famous figure, once a powerful movie mogul, has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone marrow cancer. This
Lately, cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, often referred to as "walking pneumonia, " have been increasing, especially among kids. This bacteria causes lung infections, but unlike other types of pneumonia, it comes on slowly and usually isn't severe enough to require hospitalization. Doctors have seen
Imagine sitting at home, ready for the latest weather report, and then suddenly getting a life lesson. That's what happened when ABC weatherman Sam Champion shared his personal story on "Good Morning America. " He talked about his recent diagnosis of nodular basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin canc
Pfizer Inc. has shared some exciting news! Their new medicine, HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq), just got the green light from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. This medication is designed to help people with hemophilia A and B prevent or reduce bleeding episodes. Hemophilia is a rare condition th
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves by suing a Dallas pediatrician, Dr. May Lau. He says she's breaking state law by giving hormone treatments to teens trying to transition their gender. Paxton claims these treatments are harmful and irreversible. The law he's using, SB 14, was passed
HIV prevention has come a long way. Safe sex practices, like using condoms and reducing partners, are still key. Surgical methods, like male circumcision, can also help. Treating infections is another preventive measure. But, people don't always use these methods. That's why scientists are exploring
We're seeing a big jump in whooping cough cases, especially in the Middle Atlantic states. As of early October, there were around 17,579 cases compared to just 3,962 last year! This bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes. It's most dangerous fo
A recent survey by The Ohio State University revealed that one out of every four adults in the US suspects they might have undiagnosed ADHD. However, only a small fraction, about 13%, has discussed their concerns with a healthcare professional. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly know
Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo
La La Anthony, a well-known figure in entertainment, opened up about her struggle with plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes irritated skin patches. Despite her high-profile career, she's dealt with this condition for years. While there's no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms. A
