‘Star Wars’ Actor Daisy Ridley Graves’ Disease Diagnosis: Early Symptoms She Experienced

Actor Daisy Ridley spoke in an interview about her Graves’ disease diagnosis. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes excess thyroid hormone. Symptoms can include rapid heartbeat, weight loss,…

Most Baby Foods In the U.S. Don’t Meet Nutritional Guidelines: What to Know

A new study found that 60% of baby foods don’t meet nutritional guidelines set by the World health Organization (WHO). Many foods were low in protein but high in sugar…

The Popping Sensation She Felt In Her Head Was the First Sign of an Aneurysm

About 2% of people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Most aneurysms don’t show any signs or symptoms. Peggi Wegener shares her story of experiencing an aneurysm.…

NSYNC’s Lance Bass Says He Was Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Instead Has Type 1.5

Singer Lance Bass revealed that he has type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). This is a form of diabetes that develops in adulthood, generally…

Keto Diet May Raise ‘Bad’ LDL Cholesterol, Reduce ‘Good’ Gut Bacteria

A new study compared the keto diet with a diet low in added sugars and found that both diets reduced fat mass compared to a control diet. However, the keto…

Ricezempic Is Trending on TikTok, But Does the ‘Ozempic Alternative’ Really Work?

TikTokers are drinking Ricezempic – a drink made from discarded rice water – to aid weight loss. They claim that the drink is full of resistant starches that suppress appetite…

Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know

Kratom is an herbal leaf from a tropical evergreen tree that is used as a stimulant, mood enhancer, or sedative. As kratom use increases in young people, physicians should routinely…

Mediterranean Diet May Help You Feel Less Stressed and Improve Your Mood

The Mediterranean diet is associated with decreased feelings of stress and mental distress, according to new research. Conversely, components of the Western diet, which include fast food and sugary (high-glycemic…

CDC Updates Recommendations for IUD Pain Management

Several women on TikTok have spoken about how painful IUD insertion can be. However, research shows that doctors often underestimate women’s pain. The CDC is seeking to remedy this problem…

Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to High Risk of Head, Neck Cancers

Cannabis use is associated with greater risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to a new study. Participants had to meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, but the study…