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Madonna's ICU Stay May Have Been Due to Sepsis

Despite being life-threatening, sepsis can be easy to miss

Jun 30, 2023
A photo of Madonna in the press room at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards
Lewis Capaldi's Tourette's Episode Shows Adults Can Be Diagnosed, Too

Tourette's is often diagnosed in childhood and symptoms abate with age, but not always

Jun 28, 2023
A photo of Lewis Capaldi at the Glastonbury Festival in England on June 24th, 2023
In Wake of Tori Bowie's Death, Doctor Warns Preeclampsia 'Spares No One'

"The most important thing is to make sure that women ... do not dismiss their own symptoms"

Jun 14, 2023
A photo of Tori Bowie after winning the 100 meter finale at the 2017 IAAF World Championships athletics.
Is Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'?

An obesity medicine specialist shares his insights on the new social media craze

Jun 02, 2023
A photo of a jar of berberine supplements.
What's With the Buzz Around NAD+ Injections?

Ubiquitous enzyme becomes a health and wellness trend, without much evidence behind it

May 31, 2023
A photo of a person holding a vial in front of a couple in bathrobes who are about to receive infusion therapy.
What to Know About Hank Green's Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis

Hodgkin's is one of the more rare lymphomas, but tends to be very treatable

May 24, 2023
A photo of Hank Green
Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?

After nearly a year of having hiccups, the athlete is seeking treatment

May 15, 2023
A photo of Bo Jackson
Can Michelle Obama's Drinks for Kids Help Tackle Pediatric Obesity?

Water and milk may be best, but is there value in trying to change industry from within?

May 09, 2023
A photo of Michelle Obama during the launch of her brand PLEZi and a photo of the product.

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