Megan Kaverman knew something was wrong with her. At 18, she had started to experience some weight gain and shortness of breath, but her family doctor “never figured out what was going on.” Soon, the symptoms became so commonplace that she barely noticed them. Then, at 25, she began dealing with sudden, severe fatigue. Breathing … Read more
Why some women in menopause are taking testosterone to manage symptoms – CBS News Watch CBS News Some menopausal women are taking testosterone or other forms of hormone replacement therapy in order to circumvent certain symptoms. Dr. Taraneh Shirazian explains the potential risks and benefits. Source link
Washington — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it’s a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify and enroll high-risk people into … Read more
Jenney Bitner always looked forward to her family’s annual trip to see her mother in San Diego. For her three kids, it was a two-week vacation at their grandmother’s house. For Bitner and her husband, it meant some relaxing time in the sun while their Washington home battled wet February weather. In 2020, the trip … Read more
A nasty gastrointestinal bug is rapidly spreading in several states, with more than 700 cases confirmed in Michigan over the last few weeks. The demand for tests for cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated fresh produce, is so intense, with so many patients seeking help for diarrhea and crippling abdominal cramps, that many labs … Read more
When Michelle Williams started experiencing high blood pressure, she didn’t pay it much attention. She had two small kids, the COVID-19 pandemic was raging, and she and her husband were in the middle of renovating a farmhouse they had recently purchased. It made sense stress would spike her blood pressure. Her doctor recommended some minor … Read more
When Amy Piccoli’s son brought home a stomach bug in May 2024, she thought she knew what she was in for. The Los Angeles mom of three was used to seasonal illnesses and 24-hour viruses. Piccoli got sick, as she expected. But she soon became “really dehydrated” and ended up in the emergency room. As … Read more
A teenager died after experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness while hiking in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said. The teen died Wednesday along a stretch of the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail, according to the park service. It said in a statement that rangers received reports at around 1:40 p.m. local time that … Read more
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At 18, Lucia Adarve had been to more doctors than most people see in a lifetime. Things had been complicated for her since birth: She missed milestones, had seizures that led to collapses and concussions, and struggled with communication and schoolwork. She had a hard time balancing and reacted poorly to stimuli like loud noises … Read more