Whitney Leavitt, known for her roles in MomTok and Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has been quite open about her health journey. She has shared her experiences with weight loss, including the ups and downs, with her fans on TikTok. Leavitt has three children with her husband, and she has discussed how her health journey has evolved over time. She has always...
Sleep apnea is a serious issue that many people face. It's when breathing stops and starts while you sleep. This can lead to poor sleep quality and other health problems. But don't worry, there are ways to manage it. First, it's important to know the signs. Snoring loudly, feeling tired during the day, and waking up with a dry mouth are common clues. If you notice t...
The duodenum, a crucial part of the small intestine, can sometimes spring a leak. This is a serious problem that can lead to major health issues and even death. Most of the time, these leaks happen in the first part of the duodenum. They are usually small and tend to affect older people. However, there is a much rarer and more dangerous type of leak that can occur in...
ADHD is not just a childhood condition. It often sticks around into adulthood. This brings up a big question: What other health problems do adults with ADHD face? And what makes these issues more likely to happen? A recent effort tried to find out. It looked at a group of adults with ADHD. The goal was to see how common general medical conditions are among t...
Seizures can be tricky to figure out. They often start on one side of the brain and then spread. This type of seizure is called an absence-to-bilateral-tonic-clonic seizure with focal features. It is a type of seizure that starts in one area of the brain and then spreads to both sides. This can make it hard for doctors to figure out what is going on. It is important ...
Heart disease is a big deal. It's a leading cause of death worldwide. Two conditions often go hand in hand: aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. They are both problems with the heart's valves. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. This valve controls blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. When it narrows, the heart has to work harder t...
There is a lot of hype around April 20th, or 4/20, as a day to celebrate cannabis. Some people might not know that this celebration can have serious health risks. One of these risks is atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that can be dangerous. It is a condition where the heart beats in an irregular way. This can lead to blood clots, strokes, and other heart proble...
Genes are like the body's instruction manual. Sometimes, tiny mistakes in these instructions can lead to big problems. This is what happened in two unusual medical cases. Both individuals had a rare condition called familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2. This condition makes it hard for the body to handle stress. It's like having a car without a proper engine. Th...
So, you might know that smoking and high cholesterol aren’t great for your health, but did you know they can increase your chances of a rotator cuff tear? Yep, that’s right. When these bad habits team up with other conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, they can create a perfect storm for your shoulder. A recent study of people who had rotator cuff surger...