According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, millions of Americans travel to Mexico, Canada and countries in Central and South America for procedures. Dr. James Shoukas of Lake Mary Plastic Surgery says from a medical standpoint, it can be very dangerous.
The CDC addresses the spread of a potentially deadly fungal infection by warning it may be very serious for older people as cases tripled between 2020 and 2021. NBC’s Dr. John Torres explains who is most at risk and what can be done to protect oneself against the infection.
The CDC is sounding off on what it calls an urgent public health threat of the spread of a highly drug-resistant fungus, with scientists saying it could be dangerous for people who are medically fragile. NBC senior medical correspondent Dr. John Torres weighs in on how concerned people should be.
More young people are getting colon cancer. A man diagnosed at age 29 shares symptoms as part of this trend — pelvic pain, blood in stool, not being able to sit
"It was 10 months into his treatment when I finally broke in front of him, and he revealed the surprising yet profound truth he was using to guide his way through his diagnosis."
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly moving toward authorizing a second round of omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster shots for the elderly and other people at high risk. FDA officials could decide within a few weeks and could change their mind, Wall Street Journal reported citing the people close to the matter. The deliberations come as some people especially vulnerable to infection have asked their doctors to give them a second round of the updated booster, even though the FDA hasn
As Brandon Miller, 35, skated across the ice during the final minutes of his January pick-up hockey game, he stumbled.
This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.
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The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Amanda Bynes is sadly looking worse for wear these days. The former Nickelodeon star was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 19th completely naked. The retired actress called 9-1-1 on herself after flagging down a passerby in a car. Amanda Bynes Seen Walking Near Downtown LA NUDE! According to reports, she […]
Marcus Filly breaks down how to maximize your training results on days when time is of the essence in a new YouTube video from the former CrossFit athlete.
Studies show sleep can impact cardiovascular disease. Here's how to tell if you're getting poor sleep and what to do about it.
Three years since COVID-19, we've made strides in vaccines, testing and treatment, but the virus is still here. Here's how to think about your risk, experts say
A surge in grocery costs combined with the end of pandemic programs is causing a spike in hardship, a new study finds.
Walking can help you lose weight and improve overall health, but is 10,000 steps really the recommended amount? Experts explain.
Lawmakers have allowed a Idaho’s punitive legal regime to get out of hand. If they don’t fix it, they will get people killed.
Obese people were more at risk of severe Covid for the opposite reason to what doctors originally thought, a new study suggests.
One in five people have a condition called May-Thurner syndrome, which can lead to blood clots, limb loss and pulmonary embolisms. Most of them have no idea.
These 10-minute workouts will help you lose weight, de-stress, strengthen your muscles and boost your mood.
