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Biden’s prostate cancer is ‘hormone-sensitive’ — doctors break down what that means

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Biden’s prostate cancer is ‘hormone-sensitive’ — doctors break down what that means

Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of "aggressive" prostate cancer has sparked concerns about how far the disease has advanced.The former president’s prostate cancer has been characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) with "metastasis to the bone."The score of 9 indicates "high-grade" prostate cancer with very abnormal cells that are likely to grow quickly, experts say.BIDEN'S PROSTATE CANCER DESCRIBED AS 'AGGRESSIVE' — WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DISEASE'S […]

todayMay 20, 2025

Woman faces risk of rare spinal condition after yoga pose led to slipped discs

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Woman faces risk of rare spinal condition after yoga pose led to slipped discs

Doctors told a U.K. woman she’s at risk of developing a rare spinal condition due to a yoga pose she did years ago, according to news agency SWNS.Terrilyn Griffiths, 44, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, exhibited early signs of cauda equina syndrome (CES, a dangerous form of spinal nerve damage) in January 2024 when an MRI revealed slipped discs in her back, stemming from yoga-induced back injuries."I was showing my ex's kids […]

todayMay 20, 2025

Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn

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Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes.That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). A mini-stroke — medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) — is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a […]

todayMay 20, 2025

Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden’s diagnosis

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Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden’s diagnosis

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.Biden’s team shared a statement on Sunday that the former president was experiencing "increasing urinary symptoms" ahead of his diagnosis, which was characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) with "metastasis to the bone.""While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The president […]

todayMay 19, 2025

Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

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Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

Weight-loss medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which have gained popularity for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, have been shown to have the surprising secondary benefit of reducing alcohol intake.A team of international researchers from Ireland and Saudi Arabia followed 262 adult patients with obesity who started taking two GLP-1 medications: liraglutide or semaglutide.Among the regular drinkers, weekly alcohol intake decreased by 68%, from approximately 23 units of […]

todayMay 19, 2025

Biden battling ‘most aggressive type’ of prostate cancer with bone metastasis, medical expert says

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Biden battling ‘most aggressive type’ of prostate cancer with bone metastasis, medical expert says

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has a five-year survival rate of between 30% and 40%.The former president's prostate cancer is characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and Grade Group 5 with bone metastasis, indicating that it is "pretty far advanced," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel said on ‘Fox Report.’"It’s the most aggressive type," Siegel said. "That means […]

todayMay 18, 2025

Biden’s prostate cancer described as ‘aggressive’ — what to know about the disease’s prognosis

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Biden’s prostate cancer described as ‘aggressive’ — what to know about the disease’s prognosis

Prostate cancer cases have been on the rise in recent years, increasing 3% annually since 2014 – and now former President Joe Biden is one of the more than 300,000 men to be diagnosed this year.Biden's office released the announcement on Sunday, days after news that a "small nodule" had been found in the former president's prostate during a routine exam. "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, […]

todayMay 18, 2025

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

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Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

A family was banned from boarding their flight after British Airways staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, according to a report from SWNS.Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding. They noticed some insect bites on their 1-year-old son Joseph’s leg as they approached the boarding gate and asked airline staff where […]

todayMay 18, 2025

Mom credits TikTok video for life-saving cancer diagnosis after strange nail marking

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Mom credits TikTok video for life-saving cancer diagnosis after strange nail marking

A TikTok video played a key role in one mother’s cancer diagnosis after it prompted her to see a doctor regarding a strange marking on her fingernail, SWNS reported.Lauren Koltcz, 45, from North Royalton, Ohio, noticed a brown line on her left thumbnail, but thought it was caused by a vitamin deficiency."I had this nagging feeling it was something more than a vitamin deficiency," she said. (See the video at […]

todayMay 18, 2025