Columbus, OH

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Micheal Knight

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Michael J. Fox, the beloved actor, has been living with Parkinson’s disease since he was diagnosed at the age of 30 in 1991. Despite his diagnosis, Fox managed to keep his condition private, using medication to control his symptoms until the late ‘90s. In recent years, Fox has become a prominent advocate for Parkinson's disease awareness, shedding light on how the illness affects daily functions such as movement and feeding.

Michael J. Fox Tragically Links Parkinson’s Diagnosis To Partying In The ‘80s

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

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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Cheryl E Preston

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

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

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

Review of: Risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in patients prescribed semaglutide. Hathaway J, Sha M, Hathaway D, et al. JAMA Ophthalmology, in press 2024. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescribed to assist with weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or those who are overweight/obese, and there have been anecdotal reports of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking this medication. This single-center, observational study compared patients prescribed semaglutide to matched patients prescribed other medications for diabetes and found a greater risk of NAION in the semaglutide cohort, though additional studies are needed to verify this relationship and causality cannot be inferred.

Semaglutide May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Developing NAION

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You can be silent or have a confrontation – and both options sound awful, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But now is the time to switch abstract wishes for a concrete plan

My adult son has moved back home and is behaving like a teenager – and I’m deeply unhappy

Mike Heslin, who appeared in the TV series “Lioness,” died on July 2, his husband announced. Heslin's husband, a recording artist known professionally as Scotty Dynamo, shared news of the actor's death on Instagram July 5. In the caption, Dynamo wrote that Heslin died from “an unexpected cardiac...

Actor Mike Heslin has died, his husband announces: ‘Doctors have no explanation’

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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

Denver, CO

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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

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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

The loss of Shannen Doherty, who died on July 13 of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at age 53, affected fans and loved ones from around the world, and the cancer community was hit particularly hard by this profound loss. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress gave people hope, and despite...

The Cancer Community Says After The Loss of Shannen Doherty, It’s Important To Keep Going- A Legacy of Bravery

Research shows coffee-drinkers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Studies find that caffeine may be a key ingredient that helps protect against Parkinson's. There is no evidence that drinking coffee helps with symptoms once someone has developed Parkinson's. Across the globe, more than 10 million people suffer from...

What We Know About Coffee and Parkinson’s Disease

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Bruce WillisDie Hard star Bruce Willis’ family stated in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia. Nearly two years later, his family said his “condition has progressed” to a much more serious condition called frontotemporal dementia. Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, said the diagnosis has been difficult for him and his family. “Dementia is hard … it’s hard on the person diagnosed, it’s also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls,” she said. The retired action star, 69, has three daughters with first wife Demi Moore — Rumer, 36, Scout, 32,...

6 Celebrities With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Bruce Willis, Wendy Williams and More

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Camp Lejeune, NC

A new study has found that Parkinson’s disease may progress faster in people exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The study, published in the medical journal Movement Disorders and funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), found that Camp Lejeune toxic water victims were more than twice as likely to have accelerated Parkinson’s disease when compared to people who weren’t stationed at the military base. The study analyzed a cohort of nearly 85,000 Camp Lejeune veterans who lived at the base from 1975 to 1985 and used Veterans Health Administration or Medicare services. From there, researchers found 270 people who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease between 2000 and 2021.

Study Examines Faster Parkinson’s Progression in Those Exposed to Camp Lejeune Toxic Water

Las Vegas, NV

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Celebrities Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: How They've Braved Their Battles

A simple blood test shows promise as a way to detect Alzheimer’s disease, which could drastically improve the accuracy and speed of diagnoses. Currently, Alzheimer’s is diagnosed via a mixture of memory and cognitive tests, as well as brain imaging and lab tests. But those tests are often aimed at ruling out other possible causes of symptoms, according to the National Institute on Aging. Even then, misdiagnosis is rampant; the researchers behind a new study wrote that up to 35% of patients in specialized clinics receive the wrong diagnosis. That number likely rises for patients who only visit a primary care facility.

Blood Test Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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A blood test can determine whether memory loss is caused by Alzheimer’s disease with more than 90 percent accuracy, according to a new study published Sunday. A group of researchers at Lund University in Sweden found that a cutting-edge blood test can significantly outperform diagnoses from both primary care and specialist doctors. The study, published…

Blood test has a 90 percent accuracy rate in determining whether memory loss is due to Alzheimer’s: Study

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From the Archive: Michael J. Fox’s Challenging New Role

The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox!. —From “Michael J. Fox’s Challenging New Role” by Patrick Perry, from the September 2000, issue of...

From the Archive: Michael J. Fox’s Challenging New Role

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