Real Chance of Love” star Ahmad “Real” Givens has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, TMZ reports. The reality star first became ill in January with what he believed to be the flu. Doctors initially thought the issue was with his liver, but last week confirmed it was colon cancer, which has now spread […]
First Lady Michelle Obama offered a peek inside the first family’s healthy habits this week, revealing there’s one thing they never talk about at home: weight. The First Lady joined a Google+ Hangout for her “Let’s Move” initiative to chat about her tips for helping children stay healthy. When asked what advice she would offer to […]
It’s a potential game changer in the fight against HIV, and doctors say it happened almost by accident. A baby with the virus that causes AIDS was given high doses of three antiretroviral drugs within 30 hours of her birth. Doctors knew the mother was HIV positive and administered the drugs in hopes of controlling […]
Dylan Siegel goes beyond what many first graders might do for a pal. Siegel, a 6-year-old from Los Angeles, wrote a book called “Chocolate Bar” to raise money for research into what ails his best friend, Jonah Pournazarian. Jonah, 7, suffers from a one-in-a-million liver disease called glycogen storage disease type 1B. There is no cure. […]
Flu restrictions at area hospitals are going into place. Starting today, you may not be able to visit someone in the hospital, or you may be asked to re-schedule your appointment at hospitals around the city. St. Francis hospital is following city-wide restrictions in an effort to reduce the number of flu cases in […]
Maybe all the Vitamin Waters inspired him. Rapper/actor/spokesman 50 Cent has just released a new book encouraging his fans to get and stay in shape. “Formula 50” is a 6-week workout plan designed to get you off the coach and into the sexy category, if of course, you follow the plan 50 has laid out. He’s brought […]
More than 700 patients at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C because of accidental reuse of insulin pens, according to a hospital statement and published reports. Authorities told The Buffalo News there is a “very small risk” for the diabetic patients who may have been […]
With the new year comes the Mango Creme, a brand new Girl Scout cookie flavor. The new selection is made in Oreo-fashion, featuring mango-flavored creme filling sandwiched between two coconut cookie shells. According to ABC Smart Cookies, they don’t contain any hydrogenated oils, preservatives or trans fats: “These tangy, refreshing tropical treats are packed with great taste AND vitamins! Crunchy […]
Junior Seau was living with a degenerative brain disease caused by the brutal shots to the head he took during his NFL career, this according to a new study … and Seau’s family believes the condition drove him to suicide. The National Institutes of Health released the findings of the study scientists did on Seau’s brain […]
South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has recovered from his recent lung infection and a surgical procedure to remove gallstones, according to an announcement Sunday by President Jacob Zuma. Doctors say that Mandela, 94, has made “steady progress and that clinically, he continues to improve,” according to a statement issued by Zuma’s office. Mandela was […]
As you wrap up your Christmas shopping don’t forget that “fit girl” on your list! Not sure what to get her yet? I do! As…
Last week Beyoncé and Pepsi announced a $50 million endorsement deal that would include standard advertising as well as a multimillion-dollar fund to support the singer’s chosen creative products. Today, Michael F. Jacobson, the executive director for the Center for Science in the Public Interest released an open letter asking the pop icon to back […]
