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 d
Women are making big moves in neurology. They are not just joining the field but leading it. From all-female residency programs to leadership initiatives, women are supporting each other to reach new heights. This trend is not just about numbers. It is about creating a supportive environment. When
Silicon and diamond detectors are now commonly used to measure the energy deposited by ion beams in water during radiation therapy. This energy is described by a value called dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET). The problem is that these detectors don't always give accurate readings. The reas
Jehovah's Witnesses face a tough spot when it comes to treating severe bone injuries. Their beliefs about blood transfusions make things tricky for doctors. Not all Jehovah's Witnesses agree on what's okay when it comes to blood loss. Over time, new medicines and treatments have come up. These inclu
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
