Stiff-person syndrome has gotten a lot of attention since Celine Dion announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder. The iconic singer has made few public appearances and statements since then, but when she does it often raises questions about what stiff-person syndrome is and how it's treated.

Stiff-Person Syndrome Is More Painful Than You Think — Here's What to Know

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A full night's rest should leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated come morning, right? So why do you often find yourself waking up with a sore throat, chapped lips, or a dry, tacky feeling in your mouth instead?. You likely didn't magically transport to the desert overnight, but you may...

Waking Up With a Dry Mouth? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying To Tell You

Whether you call it gas, passing wind, or flatulence, farting is a normal bodily function. In fact, the extra gas in your body *must* come out. But if you have excessive gas and smelly farts, you likely want an immediate solution. You may also be wondering, "why do I fart so much in the first place?"

Why You Can't Stop Farting, According to a Gastroenterologist

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How to Cool Your Body Down Fast

One of the most important ways of looking after your body is keeping hydrated. Here are some signs of dehydration you should look out for. Bad breath has many causes, but dehydration is one of them - your saliva production goes down making it less likely to kill odors from food. You feel hungry all the time. Next time you’re feeling peckish for a snack, it may just be your body telling you it needs water. Headaches are a notorious symptom of dehydration. Being dehydrated can cause fluid to shift out of the brain, resulting in a pounding pain. Dehydration can also lead to trouble performing visual tasks. So, not being able to focus may be your body needing fluids. Constipation is another key sign of dehydration. Water regulates and aids digestion so that food can pass through your system healthily. Dehydration can cause neurological effects that lead to irritability. So, next time you're in a bad mood, drinking some water might cheer you up!

Signs Of Dehydration You Should Never Overlook

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As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees. The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once thought, say researchers who put people in hot boxes to see what happens to them.

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

A man who has been diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer has said there were "zero symptoms". Mark Butcher, from Westbury, Wiltshire, is dedicating his last months to supporting other patients and raising awareness that the condition can affect anyone - no matter what age they are. His friends are also...

'There were no warning signs before terminal diagnosis'

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These Are The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Liver Damage

If you've been feeling a rumbling in your stomach every day (promptly followed by loose stools), but don't have any other red flags pointing to things like food poisoning or a bug, you might be wondering what the heck's going on in your gut. Turns out, it is possible to have diarrhea every day without being sick; consistently loose poop doesn't always mean you have a gastrointestinal (GI) infection. Instead, daily diarrhea can signal an underlying health condition that needs to be addressed.

Wait, Why Do I Get Diarrhea Every Day (Even When I’m Not Sick)?

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With sweltering summer temperatures, the human body can sometimes struggle to cope.

What Happens When The Body Overheats?

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Jackie Galgey, 45, is a media professional, children's book author and mom of two. After learning she had trigeminal neuralgia and undergoing two brain surgeries, she's also now an advocate for the rare and chronic facial pain disorder. Galgey shared her story with TODAY.com to raise awareness of the painful condition and how she was able to take her own life back after years of chronic pain.

I have a painful condition known as the ‘suicide disease.’ This is how I got my life back

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-related psychosis, a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol-related hallucinations, delusions, and delirium tremens, which are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, as symptoms of alcohol-related psychosis. Healthcare...

What to know about alcoholic insanity

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The heat is on.

With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications — including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies and mental health conditions — to take extra precautions.  

Temps will begin rising on Tuesday and reach their punishing peaks on Thursday and Friday. Heat index values in northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut and New York City are expected to hit 100 to 105 degrees. 

Here are the medications that can cause greater heat-related health...

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

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A doctor has revealed the surprising red flags you're heading towards a future with severe heart disease - and why ignoring the signs could lead to irreversible damage.

I'm a surgeon - these are the six overlooked signs of heart disease you should never ignore

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Despite their name, the dog days of summer aren’t the best times for your canine companions to be out and about in the heat. Dogs don’t handle heat as well as humans do, so they’re very susceptible to dangerous and even life-threatening heat strokes on hot days.

3 Signs Your Dog is Having a Heat Stroke

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Tips For Minimizing Risk Of Heat Exhaustion Or Heat Stroke. (Undated) -- Heat waves can trigger heat exhaustion, life-threatening heat strokes or heart attacks. We all know we're supposed to apply sunscreen, wear light colored clothing, avoid the sun during peak hours and stay hydrated. Health experts say that means drinking eight ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes if you're outside or without air conditioning. You want to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat stroke which is the number one cause of death during a heat event. Replenishing electrolytes is important and you can do that with sports drinks, fruits and leafy greens. If you feel dizzy, faint or your body temperature hits 103 degrees, doctors consider that an emergency and that means calling 9-1-1.

Tips For Minimizing Risk Of Heat Exhaustion Or Heat Stroke

Be mindful of individual conditions that make heat a bigger hazard for you. As if you didn't have enough to do this time of year, add "check your medication regimen" to the list. Summer already meant constantly reapplying deodorant and sunscreen, but there's another big reason to look through your...

New report shows common medication puts at-risk individuals in danger — and heat is only making matters worse

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Heat Exhaustion Can Sneak Up on You — Here's How to Recognize the Signs

Heat exhaustion probably isn't something you think all the time, especially when a day out in the sun can feel so good. But the condition can...

Heat Exhaustion Can Sneak Up on You — Here's How to Recognize the Signs

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