Columbus, OH

The opening ceremony is an opportunity for all of the athletes participating in the 2024 Olympics to be in one spot, donning their countries' colors. The festivities are different this year, as the Parade of Nations is water-bound, with the procession filled with boats going down the Seine River. While...

Celine Dion stiff person syndrome, explained: Timeline of rare neurological disease from 2022 diagnosis to Olympics

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

There is no single test to diagnose Sjögren disease. Doctors will carry out a range of tests, such as blood, eye, and salivary gland tests, to look for signs of the disorder and rule out other conditions. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eyes and mouth....

How do doctors diagnose Sjögren disease?

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After a specialist visited the White House, speculation about Joe Biden's health swirled. Here's how Parkinson's is actually diagnosed.

How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed?

Jenny Allan, of Thanet, has a rare condition which means she must self-catheterise six times a day.

Teenager first to receive ‘bladder pacemaker’

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A husband, wife and their daughter who performed together in American gospel group The Nelons have been killed in a plane crash along with four other people. Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark died alongside Amber Nelon Kistler on Friday when their aircraft came down over Wyoming on its way to a performance.

Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

A surfer whose severed leg washed up on an Australian beach after it was bitten off by a shark has confirmed the limb has not been reattached. Kai McKenzie, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) last Tuesday, when what he describes as “the biggest shark I’ve ever seen” attacked him.

Surfer's leg unable to be reattached after shark attack

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

A woman who was seriously injured after being attacked while out walking her dog has died in hospital, police said. Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious on a track in Brantham, Suffolk, on Wednesday. She died in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Sunday morning. Police said a 45-year-old man from...

Woman dies after attack while walking dog

Two men were seriously injured in a collision on the A34 that led to almost 12-hour traffic queues.

Major road reopens after military convoy crash

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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THERE are more than 30 areas within the head and neck where cancer can develop - from the mouth and lips to the voice box and throat. But collectively, head and neck cancer is the eighth most common type of the disease in the UK. There are around 13,000 new...

Check your risk of head and neck cancer with a simple 60-second mirror test amid growth in UK cases

A veteran sports commentator has been sacked from his Olympics role after making a sexist remark about Australian female swimmers following their gold medal win. As the 4x100m freestyle relay team were making their way off the pool deck in Paris, Bob Ballard said they were "finishing up", adding "you know what women are like... hanging around, doing their make-up".

Olympics commentator axed over sexist remark

A Somerset man who attacked his wife with a baseball bat and broom has been jailed. Ashley Jeanes was sentenced to three years and one month at Taunton Crown Court on Thursday. Between March 2019 and January 2020, Jeanes assaulted and injured his wife on multiple occasions, the court heard.

Man who attacked wife with baseball bat jailed

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

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Transplant medalist on 'shock' diabetes diagnosis

A badminton player who received a kidney and liver transplant has won a bronze medal at the European Transplant Sports Championships despite a recent diagnosis of...

Transplant medalist on 'shock' diabetes diagnosis

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