Health

Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the "dad bod" debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can pose hidden health risks.The popular term generally describes a softer physique with extra weight around the midsection.While appearance alone isn’t an indicator of health, excess abdominal fat — particularly visceral fat surrounding the organs — has been linked to an increased risk […]

A rare fungal infection that can strike healthy people is rising across the U.S., prompting calls from public health officials for heightened awareness and national tracking.Cladophialophora bantiana (C. bantiana) is a black yeast-like mold that can infect the brain and contains a dark pigment called melanin, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Data from a microbiology laboratory at the University of Washington shows that […]

Pope Leo XIV is up and moving after having part of his lung removed.After undergoing thoracic surgery Tuesday, during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung, examination of the tissue confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, or lung cancer, according to the Vatican.The pope, 71, has spent four days recovering at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, after the successful procedure.DR MARC SIEGEL: POPE LEO'S LUNG SURGERY […]

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after a scheduled surgery, the Vatican announced Tuesday.After undergoing thoracic surgery, where surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung, examination of the tissue confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.The diagnosis had been suspected based on testing conducted before the procedure, according to the Holy See Press Office.POPE LEO DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER AFTER SURGEONS REMOVE PART OF RIGHT […]

An experimental skin cream altered molecular markers associated with aging and inflammation in an early human trial, according to preliminary data released by its developer this week.Rubedo Life Sciences, a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, tested its investigational treatment, RLS-1496, in patients with eczema and other skin conditions.In an analysis of 11 paired skin samples from patients with atopic dermatitis, researchers reported that four weeks of treatment was […]

GLP-1 medications may provide health benefits that extend beyond weight loss, according to a growing body of research.From reducing cardiovascular risks to potentially easing joint pain and inflammation, studies suggest these drugs may affect multiple systems throughout the body.Here are seven potential benefits beyond shedding pounds.POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS STRATEGY SHOWS SURPRISING POTENTIAL FOR CHRONIC PAIN RELIEFResearch suggests semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may provide cardiovascular benefits […]

A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind.Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes. The GLP-1 medication, which is approved to treat type 2 diabetes, is also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss.Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS FACE NUMEROUS […]

Kai Trump has undergone another wrist surgery for a recent golf-related injury.President Trump’s eldest grandchild, 19, posted an update to Instagram Wednesday, announcing that the procedure was a success. She included a selfie from her hospital bed showing her left arm in a cast and sling.According to the statement included in the post, Trump, who is a competitive golfer on the University of Miami women’s golf team, underwent surgery to […]

Certain medical conditions may signal early-onset Alzheimer’s disease several years before diagnosis, a new Finnish study suggests.Researchers found that depression, vertigo, headaches and other conditions were more common during the five years preceding diagnosis, potentially offering clues for earlier detection.The researchers analyzed medical records from 407 people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and 4,035 people of similar age and sex without the diagnosis, focusing on the 15 years prior to diagnosis.SUBTLE […]