Karen Thrussell, a mom of two from Melbourne, Australia, was 48 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma that had been growing in her abdomen for around 10 years, according to her doctors, who at first thought her belly fat was from menopause. Now 55, the survivor...

Mom of Two’s Swollen Belly & Night Sweats Dismissed as Menopause Before Doctors Find Rare Sarcoma, Remove 10-Pound Tumor Growing for 10 Years

New York Post

A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumor which made her think people were speaking a different language – and she blames it on taking HRT.

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read aloud.

But then in a meeting with colleagues she found herself unable to understand what they were saying, and tests revealed she had a golf ball-sized tumor.



She says she believes the meningioma tumor is linked to the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection, rounds of IVF she had and HRT medication – all of which contain the hormone progesterone.

She says she had the...

I felt hung over and thought everyone was speaking a different language: Turns out I had a brain tumor

Talker

"It’s one of hope and survival but also one of reality for many people."
The post Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis appeared first on Talker.

Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis

When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to answering them is oftentimes the pediatrician, which is a great first step, except that most pediatricians aren’t equipped to deal with the complexity of feeding issues and autism. So, here are a few questions on this important topic and some starting points for answers from an expert in pediatric feeding disorders.

Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know

She’s giving obesity medications another shot.

Diane Schram, 64, lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide, a similar medication. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying a new experimental drug that’s being hailed as better than Ozempic. 

Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, which is in clinical trials, may help users shed up to 24% of their body weight after 48 weeks. Schram is taking it at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa in Houston as part of a clinical research study, the Fox affiliate in Houston reports.

“The new retatrutide has an ability to help you retain muscle and now you’re having less...

I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Rett Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects girls, leading to severe cognitive and physical impairments. What causes Rett Syndrome? Mutations in the MECP2 gene are the main culprits. This gene is crucial for brain development, and when it malfunctions, it disrupts normal neurological functions. Rett Syndrome usually manifests after 6-18 months of seemingly normal development, followed by a period of regression. Symptoms include loss of purposeful hand skills, speech difficulties, and motor abnormalities. Understanding Rett Syndrome can help in early diagnosis and management, improving the quality of life for those affected. Let's dive into 18 essential facts about this condition.

18 Facts About Rett Syndrome

Adam Alderson completes a 27-mile journey between two North Yorkshire towns on a children's bike.

Man with rare cancer takes on kids' bike challenge

On Fridays, we schedule our rounds with Healthcare Brew readers. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to introduce yourself. This week’s Making Rounds spotlights Jocelyn Bush, an interventional pain specialist at the Center for Pain Management, where she treats chronic pain patients with a range of approaches from epidurals to peripheral nerve stimulators.

Jocelyn Bush on what it’s like to be a pain management specialist

Healthline

Hard palate cancer is rare and forms on the roof of your mouth. Learn more.

What to Know About Hard Palate Cancer

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

There is no one perfect age to get pregnant. However, having a baby after 35 increases many risks, both to you and your future child. This fact may have led you to believe that not many people have babies after this point, but the truth is, many do get pregnant around this time and go on to have healthy babies. In fact, the rate of people having babies in this decade has been on the rise since 1985. In 2021, those between the ages of 40 and 44 gave birth at the rate of 12.6 babies for every 1,000 women.

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

After having SLL for 15 years, I won't let it define me — now, I'm working towards larger passions in my life. When I was diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) 15 years ago, and read that there was no cure, you can imagine how devasted I was. I felt as if I had just been punched in the stomach, but that feeling wasn’t momentary. It didn’t leave me. I lost my appetite and couldn’t think about anything except this diagnosis. What now?

Finding Focus Outside of My Cancer

SurvivorNet

59-year-old Esther Shoebridge, a former optician, was experiencing numerous 'baffling' symptoms, including what she describes as an 'unquenchable' thirst, which ultimately wound up being the first sign of her blood cancer diagnosis.

Mom’s ‘Unquenchable Thirst’ Wound Up Being a Rare Blood Cancer Symptom, But She Vows to ‘Keep Fighting’ – Learning About Multiple Myeloma

Verywell Health

In a Verywell survey, 67% of respondents who are taking obesity medications said they plan to stop within the next year. Patients who take obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound will regain weight if they stop taking the drugs, which are meant for long-term use. Barriers ranging from insurance coverage...

Why People Stop Taking Anti-Obesity Drugs

New Jersey State

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Los Angeles, CA

ABC personality Michael Strahan, 52, gave a positive update about his daughter Isabella Strahan’s cancer battle in a sweet exchange with Kevin Jonas on Wednesday. The 19-year-old University of Southern California student announced in January that she had been diagnosed with brain cancer and had underwent emergency surgery. Isabella,...

Michael Strahan Gives Positive Update on Daughter Isabella’s Cancer Battle: ‘Everything Is Good, It’s Working Out’

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Hope in action: My son’s porphyria advocacy makes me proud

There’s a certain magic in watching our children transform as they gain experience and grow older. At 3 years old, my youngest son, Brady, was diagnosed...

Hope in action: My son’s porphyria advocacy makes me proud

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