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King Charles is set to go to hospital to be treated for an enlarged prostate as he will undergo surgery next week, Buckingham Palace has announced. The announcement from the Palace came a few hours after it was revealed that Princess Kate was in hospital after planned abdominal surgery. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: … Read more
By Carolyn Deming Glaviano, as told to Alexandra Benisek I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on my birthday. I had some eye pain and went to my optometrist, who then told me I needed to see my ophthalmologist. After being in the eye doctor room for a few hours, and seeing many doctors, a resident … Read more
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Former ESPN sportscaster Cordell Patrick was ejected from an RV crash onto a busy Southern California freeway this week and lived to tell about it. Covered in bandages, Patrick described the experience in hospital-bed interviews with Los Angeles-area TV news stations as he recovered from multiple broken bones. “It was a … Read more
Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. Michael Siluk | UCG | Getty Images Drugmakers have been scrambling to join a two-horse race to lead the market for popular weight loss drugs, which could … Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Restrictions on medical care for transgender minors are up for debate in the South Carolina House on Wednesday, as a slew of like-minded proposals receive discussion in a Missouri legislative committee. The measures’ consideration highlights the continued interest among conservative lawmakers in targeting issues impacting transgender residents after last year’s wave … Read more
Medical experts are busy at the World Economic Forum in Davos, planning how to tackle Disease X. Some health officials warn that this disease could cause the “next pandemic.” Disease X is a big topic at the forum in Switzerland. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that it could infect 20 times more people … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease. No two people will have the same exact symptoms. When you have this chronic condition, symptoms can range from mild to severe. You could get problems such as fatigue and weakness, blurry vision, mood disorders, muscle spasms, or balance and focus issues. Depending on the type of … Read more
In the run-up to the Australian Open, defending champion Novak Djokovic’s right wrist was sore — hardly ideal for a tennis player who swings his racket primarily with that arm. Cam Norrie, the tournament’s 19th-seeded man, has been dealing with wrist pain, too. As has Brenda Fruhvirtova, one of a trio of 16-year-olds who reached … Read more
Hysterectomies are carried out to treat a number of heath problems that affect female reproductive health. Around 40,000 hysterectomy operations are carried out in the UK each year, according to the NHS. Most of these are performed on women aged between 40 and 50. They’re considered a major operation with a long recovery time, but … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term BMI (body mass index). It’s based on your height and weight, and it’s widely used to determine if you’re in a healthy weight range. But as it turns out, BMI alone may not be the best way to size up your shape. Calculated from a person’s height and weight, BMI … Read more
