An MND sufferer who spoke like a ‘robot’ for years can now use her own voice – thanks to an old VHS clip of her changing her baby’s nappy. Sarah Ezekiel was left without a voice or use of her hands, aged just 34, due to the onset of motor…

Desperate for sleep? You’re not alone. The sleep supplement market is booming, with an estimated $7.6 billion in revenue last year — and it’s only growing larger. But even with countless options on the market — including a few by celebrity brands, include Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme Sleep and Gwyneth Paltrow’s…

It was un-frog-ettable. Isabelle Zeidner, 23, first realized something was off with her body when she was 9 or 10 years old. Her head colds were plagued by a lot of saliva — and gurgling noises that resembled toad croaks. “I just remember that was, like, really weird,” the Manhattanite…

Romaine positive! Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the US — nearly 53,000 Americans are expected to die of it this year. Experts say you can reduce your risk of developing this “silent killer” disease by exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and getting screened at age 45…

That sip might be doing a number on your bloodwork. Nutritionists are warning that a trendy drink hyped for its health perks could be throwing off your iron levels — raising your risk for anemia and leaving you feeling weak and worn out. But don’t toss your cup just yet.…

High blood pressure is a silent killer, experts warn, and nearly half of U.S. adults are at risk.  Leading health groups say it’s best to act sooner rather than later to prevent long-term damage — and they also recommend cutting out alcohol. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College…

Listen up — your brain health might depend on it.  New research suggests that a single device can dramatically reduce your dementia risk, but only if you get one before the age of 70. The findings come as dementia diagnoses are on the rise nationwide, with the number of Americans…

Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats.  They’re symptoms most women expect in middle age, not when you’re barely old enough to rent a car. But Alexis Klimpl was just 25 when the brutal reality of premature menopause struck. A year ago, though, she faced an even tougher battle — and…

Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats nationwide are overweight. The consequences are far from fluffy. Those extra pounds can lead to serious…

It was anything but a bundle of joy. A woman was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after experiencing symptoms that led doctors to initially believe she was pregnant. But instead of carrying new life, she was suddenly fighting for her own. The 36-year-old sought medical help…