February 13, 2026 Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn Australian researchers warn GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may cause scurvy, the historic "pirate disease," due to poor nutrition and vitamin C deficiency risks.
January 29, 2026 Syphilis-linked bacteria circulated in the Americas thousands of years before Columbus: study Ancient DNA from 5,500-year-old remains in Colombia reveals syphilis-related bacteria existed some 3,000 years earlier than previously known, says a new study.
December 13, 2025 What to know about Cushing’s syndrome, which led to Amy Schumer's dramatic weight loss Amy Schumer reveals her dramatic 50-pound weight loss was due to life-threatening Cushing's syndrome. Here's what to know about the hormonal condition and its symptoms.
December 11, 2025 Massachusetts man diagnosed with deadly lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops Health officials warn of a preventable but potentially fatal lung disease linked to quartz countertops. Massachusetts reported its first silicosis case involved a stone worker.
November 25, 2025 Rev Jesse Jackson released from hospital after treatment for rare brain disorder Prominent civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from a Chicago hospital on Monday after receiving medical care for a rare brain disorder.
November 25, 2025 Aggressive cancer warning signs revealed after JFK’s granddaughter's diagnosis Acute myeloid leukemia symptoms include severe fatigue, shortness of breath and unusual bleeding, as highlighted by Tatiana Schlossberg's recent diagnosis.
November 14, 2025 Man dies hours after eating burger as researchers confirm fatal allergy A fatal allergic reaction to red meat highlights a dangerous tick-borne illness. Researchers warn of alpha-gal syndrome risks from hamburgers and steak after tick exposure.
November 13, 2025 Rev Jesse Jackson hospitalized amid health battle with neurodegenerative disease Jesse Jackson's family requests prayers as civil rights icon receives medical treatment for a neurodegenerative condition.
November 11, 2025 Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
October 8, 2025 Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk Salon hair washing can trigger rare beauty parlor stroke syndrome when neck positioning compresses arteries, though proper support reduces risk significantly.