A British breast cancer survivor has undergone what may be a first of its kind surgery: a breast transplant, using her own healthy breast tissue. And it was all her idea. Nicola Purdie, 38, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, after which she had five months of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and breast … Read more
Jacqueline Mills is used to seeing spots — but this one was different. The 32-year-old public school teacher rushed to a dermatologist after a small mark suddenly appeared on her right cheek, the threat of skin cancer weighing on her mind. But instead of a diagnosis, Mills got dismissed. “They were worried about me getting … Read more
Though the Six Senses Douro Valley, a 19th-century estate-turned-resort on the banks of the Douro River, is cradled in one of the world’s finest wine-growing regions in Portugal, its recently launched Female Wellness Program invites guests to focus on health rather than hedonism. Developed in partnership with functional health expert and best-selling author Dr. Mindy Pelz, the program is … Read more
The heat is on! The arrival of warm weather means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach — and if you’re unprepared, sunburns on your skin. There’s no need to be a hot mess this summer. We’ve got you covered. Here are the best skincare practices for summer, including two ingredients to look for … Read more
This pen truly is mightier than the sword. A team of researchers at UCLA has developed a high-tech diagnostic pen that can detect signs of Parkinson’s disease with over 96% accuracy, offering a low-cost way to identify the neurodegenerative disorder far earlier than now. A pilot study in the journal Nature Chemical Engineering unveiled the … Read more
They say olive oil is liquid gold — but too much might be making the wrong part of your body rich. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports has found that a diet high in oleic acid — the monounsaturated fat famously found in olive oil — could be fueling obesity by supercharging … Read more
Here’s how to get to the heart of the problem. If there’s one heart attack symptom most people are familiar with, it’s pain radiating down your left arm. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, recently shared three warning signs of cardiovascular issues that may be much harder to catch. Dr. Jeremy London … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explores a common issue impacting millions of Australians. QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I don’t know what is happening to me but in the last 12 months I’ve started to make what my partner is describing as old people noises. Why is it every time I … Read more
Most women can’t wait to give Aunt Flo the boot. After all, she’s moody, messy and shows up uninvited every month. But new research suggests that having more years between your first period and your last comes with some serious health perks later in life. And it has nothing to do with what’s happening below … Read more
A drug intended to treat menopause symptoms could double as breast cancer prevention. New research from Northwestern University in Illinois found that Duavee, a Pfizer-made drug, “significantly reduced” breast tissue cell growth, which is a major indicator of cancer progression. A phase 2 clinical trial included 141 post-menopausal women who had been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma … Read more