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, Maria started feeling bloated and had pain in her upper abdomen. Doctor...
A young man's daring voyage across the Pacific Ocean with his cat has captured attention worldwide. Oliver Widger, a 29-year-old, has successfully completed a 25-day journey from Oregon to Hawaii. This trip was not just a test of skill, but also a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Widger's adventure began with a bold decision to quit his job and pursue his...
In the realm of medical science, hope often comes from unexpected places. One man, Eric, was given a grim diagnosis: colon cancer that had spread to his liver. At just 35 years old, his future looked bleak. Yet, Eric had a dream. He wanted to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. This wish seemed impossible, but medicine is full of surprises. M...
Blueberries are often hailed as a superfood, packed with antioxidants and low on the glycemic index. They are a versatile fruit, perfect for snacks, smoothies, or topping yogurt. But what happens if you eat them daily? A person with type 1 diabetes decided to find out. They incorporated about a cup of blueberries into their daily routine for over two weeks. The goal...
In Japan, the use of Personal Health Records (PHRs) is on the rise. These digital records store personal health data, making it easier for people to manage their health information. However, for PHRs to work well, people need to be comfortable sharing their health data. This comfort level varies greatly from person to person. A recent study dug into this issue, exami...
Dave Coulier, known for his role in "Fuller House, " is optimistic about his battle with cancer. He recently shared that a biopsy on a lymph node in his neck showed no signs of cancer. This news came after he completed his sixth round of chemotherapy in February. He is now eagerly awaiting the results of an additional CAT scan to confirm if his cancer is truly behind...
Oura Ring users now have a new tool at their fingertips. Oura Advisor is available for all Gen 3 and Gen 4 rings. It is a personal health coach that lives on your finger. It translates the data from your ring into useful insights. The Oura Advisor is designed to help users understand their health data better. It looks at sleep, activity, and recovery trends. It...
Natalie Joy, a surgical technologist, has faced a tough journey. She recently shared that she experienced a second miscarriage. This happened just a couple of months after her first. She took to Instagram to share her pain. She wrote, "This past week, I miscarried again. " Joy had to deal with the loss of her second baby early in the year. But life had other plans. S...
Dementia is a word that strikes fear into many hearts. For some, it's a personal worry, a specter lurking in the background. Joan Presky is one of those people. She has seen firsthand the toll that Alzheimer's disease can take. Her mother battled it for 14 long years. For the last seven of those years, her mother needed specialized care. Her maternal grandfather also...
Cervical cancer often creeps in silently, making it tough to detect in its early stages. It’s easy to dismiss some symptoms as minor issues. Natasha, a content creator, learned this the hard way. At 29, she was hit with a cervical cancer diagnosis. She had four symptoms that she initially brushed off. Little did she know, these symptoms were her body’s SOS signals. ...