Health

Celebrities have been striving for health in 2025, with many dropping significant amounts of weight — in many cases with the help of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.Below are four A-list stars who shared their weight-loss journeys this year, with or without the help of prescription drugs.Long-time talk show host Oprah Winfrey was recently featured in an exclusive interview with People magazine, during which she discussed her weight loss and her […]

A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research.A team at Oregon Health and Science University made the discovery by analyzing samples from more than 300 patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML.More than 20,000 Americans are diagnosed with AML each year, making it one of the most common types of leukemia, data show. It is also one of the […]

GLP-1 medications have dominated the weight-loss landscape this year — but some older Americans are reportedly kicking the trend to the curb.A study published in JAMA in January 2025 — which looked at more than 125,000 overweight or obese people — found that nearly 47% of those with type 2 diabetes and 65% of those without diabetes stopped taking their prescribed GLP-1s within a year of starting them.Dr. John Batsis, […]

A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought.Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the risk of death and serious cardiovascular events not only in high-risk patients, but also in those considered low-risk based on standard 10-year heart disease predictions, according to a press release.While statins are commonly prescribed to people with diabetes, there has been uncertainty about whether patients […]

Chronic and fatal diseases do not choose favorites, as many celebrities faced health scares in 2025.From cancer diagnoses to neurological complications, below are five celebrity health battles that stood out this year.Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm after undergoing a brain scan with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen of Amen Clinics.KIM KARDASHIAN'S BRAIN ANEURYSM SCARE: DOCTORS REVEAL WARNING SIGNS TO NEVER IGNOREThe 45-year-old reality TV star revealed in a […]

Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study.The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a central cellular energy molecule in mice’s brains reversed the markers of the disease, including brain changes and cognitive decline.Researchers analyzed two Alzheimer’s mouse models — as well as human Alzheimer’s brain tissue — and found severe levels of NAD+ decline.NEW VITAMIN COMPOUND SHOWS PROMISE […]

The New York State Department of Health reported a record surge in influenza activity, with 71,123 positive flu cases recorded statewide during the week ending December 20.Health officials said the figure represents the highest number of flu cases ever reported in a single week since influenza became a reportable disease in New York in 2004.State health data show the weekly total reflects a 38% increase from the previous reporting period, […]

A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) in lab studies and found it reduced swelling, protected joint tissue, and appeared safe at the doses used.Joseph’s Coat grows naturally along Brazil’s coast. Local communities have traditionally used it to ease inflammation, infections, and parasites. Until now, however, there has not been solid scientific evidence […]

If the stress of the holidays wreaked havoc on your gut, you’re not alone — 76% of Americans experience gastrointestinal distress during the holiday season, according to a recent national survey from Oshi Health and YouGov.Digestive problems can be triggered not only by holiday overeating, but also by stress. Financial worries, disrupted routines, fatigue and interpersonal dynamics rank as some of the top causes."I see an uptick in psychiatry-related GI […]