How to tell if you’ve REALLY got Tourette’s as Mel Sykes self-diagnoses disorder that affects Lewis Capaldi and Billie Eilish: Doctors say you CAN suddenly get tics in your 50s… but the true cause might be something else  Tourette’s is thought to affect 300,000 Brits and 1.4million Americans Tics usually start in childhood but some cases adults have verbal and motor […]

When Elena Tuskenis, MD, was in her first year of residency, she heard about the suicide of a patient she had seen briefly on an inpatient unit. The deceased patient had been treated at the hospital’s outpatient clinic by a fellow resident. Tuskenis, a Chicago-based psychiatrist, approached the resident to express empathy and support. She was shocked by the response: […]

Effects of ‘game-changing’ new Alzheimer’s drug are OVERBLOWN, top experts warn amid calls to speed up donanemab’s approval Donanemab can thwart the progression of the Alzheimer’s by a third, Eli Lilly said Critics say figure is ‘a bit of a mirage’ and drugs’ effects may not be noticeable Claims that a ‘game-changing’ new Alzheimer’s drug can drastically slow mental decline are […]

Could you describe a few of the practices and techniques that you’re teaching to Tufts dental students? One of your students said in a video that using the techniques you’ve talked about allowed them to gain control of themselves and then of the situation. Can that also work for patients facing an appointment that’s causing them stress or anxiety? Do […]

Revealed: How extreme heat can affect your body as unrelenting 40C+ heat of Cerberus melts the Mediterranean Wildfires have engulfed parts of Spain, while Greece has warned of power cuts MailOnline outlines how extreme heat can affect the body amid the heatwave Cerberus’s unrelenting heat is still gripping Europe, with temperatures predicted to hit 48C today in Italy. Wildfires have […]

Over-the-counter cough syrups containing codeine could become prescription-only under major shake-up Regulators and pharmacists are worried people are using the syrups to get high READ MORE: UK regulators approve £1,000 cream to treat skin condition vitiligo Powerful cough syrups could become prescription-only in the UK over fears people are becoming addicted. Five over-the-counter codeine products will be restricted if the move […]

Regulators urged to approve game-changing new Alzheimer’s drug that slows decline by up to 60% amid hope donanemab could be on the NHS in two years Experts say Brits with condition deserve not to left in limbo over the treatment READ MORE: Incredible transformation of  Alzheimer’s patient on new drug Britain’s regulators are being urged to rapidly approve new Alzheimer’s […]

If you think you might have endometriosis, you’re not alone. In the United States, approximately 11 percent of people with uteruses between ages 15 and 44 have been diagnosed with endometriosis, according to the Office on Women’s Health. For many people, it’s painful and potentially disabling, forcing them to miss work, school, and other activities. Other people might experience what’s called […]

Penicillin allergy affects more than 25 million people in the United States (up to 1 in 10 Americans) and has been shown to lead to particularly poor health outcomes in pregnant women and surgical patients. It is also a public health threat, leading to antibiotic resistance and infections in hospitalized patients that can be life threatening. Seventy-five percent or more […]

How to preserve your hearing Wear hearing protection: One way to protect your ears from noise-induced hearing loss is by wearing earplugs or earmuffs, which reduce the intensity of sound. Use noise-canceling headphones: Noise-canceling headphones can help reduce the amount of noise that enters your ears. These can be especially useful for people who commute on public transportation or work […]