Symptoms & Conditions Stories
What Happened to Brandi Glanville's Ear? Her Latest Surgery Update Raises Questions
Brandi Glanville sparked fears that she had lost an ear after surgery. Here's what happened and what is known about her ongoing health battle. 
Merck and Moderna Report Breakthrough: Personalized Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Return by 42%
A personalised mRNA melanoma vaccine combined with Keytruda reduced the risk of recurrence or death in a Phase 3 trial, though overall survival data remain immature. 
Trump Voter With Cancer Now Open To Voting Universal Healthcare Politicians After Struggling To Afford Chemotherapy
Michael DePew, a part-time Walmart worker in Florida, says unaffordable testicular cancer treatment has made him consider voting for candidates who support universal healthcare. 
Viral 'Ferritin Face' Claims Could Send People Reaching for Iron Supplements They Don't Need
Experts warn that the viral 'ferritin face' trend cannot diagnose iron deficiency, stressing that blood tests can confirm low iron stores and help prevent unnecessary supplementation. 
Kim Kardashian Reveals Why She Kept Her Oesophagitis Diagnosis Secret at First
Kim Kardashian explains why her oesophagitis diagnosis felt deeply personal after losing her father to oesophageal cancer in 2003. 
'Am I Allergic to Sushi?': Demi Lovato Shares Health Scare After Hospital Visit
Demi Lovato reassured fans after a hospital visit for a possible allergic reaction. Learn about food allergies, symptoms and when to seek help. 
A Man Developed Severe Pneumonia After a Zoo Visit With Parrots: What You Should Know About the Risk
A 43-year-old man developed severe psittacosis after handling parrots at a zoo. Genetic testing identified Chlamydia psittaci, and his pneumonia improved after minocycline treatment. 
Kim Kardashian's Agonising Skin Condition Could Benefit From a Cheap Vitamin Derivative, Study Finds
Researchers in Beijing found pantethine reduced psoriasis-related inflammation in mice and improved symptoms alongside standard treatment in a 24-person, 12-week human trial. Larger studies needed. 
Woman Died After ChatGPT Advised Her to Taper off Epilepsy Medication, Parents Claim in Lawsuit
The parents of software engineer Bowen Wan are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advised her to taper off epilepsy medication before she died after a fatal seizure. 
Soap Star Alan Dysert's Life After a Rare Cancer Diagnosis: Four Surgeries and a Recurrence
All My Children actor Alan Dysert died at 75 after living for more than 12 years with a rare, aggressive and incurable cancer. 
Rakuten Medical's 'Lightsaber' Cancer Treatment Could Become a New Pillar of Cancer Care
A Japanese study found a 75 per cent response rate with red-light photoimmunotherapy for inoperable head and neck cancer, alongside significant safety risks. 
US Measles Cases Hit 30-Year High of 4,500, Experts Warn Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Outbreaks
US measles cases hit 4,588 in 2026, the highest since 1991, as falling MMR vaccination rates fuel outbreak concerns. 
Australia Records Sharp Rise in Hospital Presentations From Unapproved Peptides Sold for Weight Loss and Wellness
NSW emergency departments recorded 1,180 presentations linked to unapproved peptides between July 2025 and September 2026, prompting warnings about liver damage, allergic reactions and inaccurate dosing. 
Orgasms May Ease Congestion as Relief Fades Within 3 Hours, Study Finds
A small study found that sex leading to orgasm eased nasal congestion for up to an hour, while decongestant sprays provided longer-lasting relief. 
Hospice Nurse Says Dying Patients Often See Dead Relatives, What Experts Know About End-Of-Life Visions
End-of-life dreams and visions, including encounters with deceased loved ones, are reported by some hospice patients. Research suggests they may be comforting, although their causes remain uncertain.