Rare allergies to bodily fluids like semen and cervicovaginal fluid are gaining attention. One woman's near-fatal allergic reaction to semen highlights the seriousness of these conditions, often misdiagnosed or dismissed. Research suggests toluene, a chemical found in higher concentrations in the skin of some individuals, may play a...
A new daily pill, Obicetrapib, shows promise in lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk. A Phase 3 trial at Monash University involving over 2,500 participants with heart disease or high cholesterol demonstrated a 32.6% reduction in LDL cholesterol and a 33.5% drop in Lp(a) after 12 weeks. ...
Fourteen-year-old William Hand from South Carolina died from meningococcemia, a rare bacterial infection, just days after showing symptoms. His father shared the tragic news on Facebook. Doctors warn of symptoms like high fever, severe headache, and a distinctive rash. While aggressive, the disease is uncommon, and South...
The Boys actress Erin Moriarty revealed her Graves' disease diagnosis on Instagram. She shared that treatment brought immediate relief and encouraged others experiencing similar symptoms to seek medical attention. Moriarty emphasized that autoimmune diseases manifest differently, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis. She noted her initial misattribution of...
Erin Moriarty, star of Amazon's "The Boys," revealed her recent Graves' disease diagnosis on Instagram. She urged others to prioritize their health, noting she initially attributed her symptoms to stress and fatigue. Moriarty described feeling significantly better after starting treatment, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention when...
D.C. health officials confirmed a measles case in an international traveler who passed through Dulles Airport and several other locations on June 8th and 12th. Exposure is possible for those at Dulles Airport's Concourse A (10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 8th), the Silver Line train (11:30 a.m. -...
Curtis Jackson, 46, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer, after initially being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). His early diagnosis, facilitated by routine monitoring for PSC, allowed for a successful liver transplant. Following three weeks of chemotherapy and radiation, and a four-hour...
Colorado health officials are warning people who rode the RTD Flatiron Flyer between Boulder and Denver or visited specific locations in Denver and Boulder June 3-6 to watch for measles symptoms. A Boulder County resident, recently returned from Europe, contracted measles and rode the bus multiple times. This marks...
An at-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) costing $49 can detect early-onset colon cancer, increasing survival chances. The FDA-approved test screens for blood in stool, a cancer indicator. A positive result leads to a colonoscopy. While about 80% accurate alone, adding DNA screening boosts accuracy to 92%. ...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a blood test capable of detecting cancer up to three years before symptoms appear. The test identifies circulating tumor DNA in blood samples, offering a potential window for early intervention and improved treatment outcomes. Using samples from the Atherosclerosis Risk in...
