Disease: Last News

battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, said he would love to be considered for roles to add to his impressive silver screen resume.“If someone offers me a part and I do it and I have a good time, great. I mean, the documentary was a big thrill,” Fox told Entertainment Tonight at the Michael J.

A woman with stage five chronic kidney failure has launched a campaign to increase awareness of the devastating condition. Clare Griffin, 42, was first diagnosed with kidney failure at 12 and has since undergone 78 operations.

Jennifer Leak - best known for appearing in the 1968 movie Yours, Mine And Ours - sadly passed away at 76 years old at her home in Jupiter, Florida.The Cardiff-born star was battling a neurological disease and died on March 18. Jennifer also appeared in soaps such as Another World, Guiding Light, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless.

A test that spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms appear has been hailed a “game changer” by scientists developing it.

peptic ulcer disease that forced him to take a six-month break from his world tour with the E Street Band.Indeed, at one point, the man who was born to roar was scared that he might never perform live again.“When I had the stomach problem, one of the big problems was I couldn’t sing,” said Springsteen, 74, in an interview on SiriusXM’s “E Street Radio With Jim Rotolo” program.“You sing with your diaphragm. My diaphragm was hurting so badly that when I went to make the effort to sing, it was killing me, you know? So, I literally couldn’t sing at all, you know, and that lasted for two or three months, along with just a myriad of other painful problems.”Springsteen feared the worst-case scenario.“Before people told me, ‘Oh no, it’s gonna go away, and you’re gonna be OK.’ [But] you’re thinking like, ‘Hey, am I gonna sing again?’” said Springsteen.

battle with peptic ulcer disease. “Phoenix, first I want to apologize if there was any discomfort because we had to move the show last time,” Springsteen told the crowd toward the end of the show, per the Associated Press. “I hope we didn’t inconvenience you too much.”The nearly three-hour show featured all of the Boss’ greatest hits and his equally talented E Street Band — minus Springsteen’s wife, Patti Scialfa, who serves as an extra singer and guitarist.

celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum and Jennifer Lopez has been shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, via a newly published study.Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — in which one eats only during an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in a day — are at an increased 91% risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who eat over 12- or 16-hour periods, South West News Service reports.“Our findings encourage a more cautious, personalized approach to dietary recommendations, ensuring they are aligned with an individual’s health status and the latest scientific evidence,” senior author Dr. Victor Wenze Zhong said in a statement.“We were surprised to find in our study that people who followed an eight-hour, time-restricted eating schedule were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease,” added Zhong, a professor and chair of the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.Those with a cardiovascular illness who ate in a window of time lasting between eight and 10 hours a day have a 66% higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to the data.Researchers analyzed the eating habits of more than 20,000 US adults — with an average age of 49 — over a median period of eight years.The research was presented Monday at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago.

Beloved TV star Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at age 74.The heartbreaking news comes after the RTE legend shared his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease with the public in 2021. Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists, shared the tragic news with an emotional statement. He wrote: "Although we have been expecting this news, it is still a moment of enormous sadness.

“We are the voices, we speak up for all those people who died… I think we all know that we’re their voice forever” – the moment that the typically unwavering voice of one of Manchester’s most stalwart public figures was cut through with tears.

Living in areas with plenty of gardens and parks reduces the risk of brittle bone disease, according to a new study.

Michael Mosley has revealed that snacking at the wrong time of day can lead to serious health problems as a result. On his BBC Podcast Just One Thing, the diet guru was told by an expert how 'shocking' it was one study showed a third of people snacked after 9pm.

Scottish rock star Justin Currie has told how he is battling Parkinson’s disease - and he has nicknamed the illness Gavin.

The country's leading heart charity has called on the Scottish Government to act after worrying figures into heart disease across Lanarkshire were released.

Del Amitri's leading man Justin Currie has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Amy Dowden has opened up about the "brutal" treatment she still has to endure for her cancer despite recently announcing that she was "disease free".The Strictly Come Dancing star revealed last week that her latest health check showed there was "no evidence of disease" after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. However, the professional dancer won't get the all-clear for five years, with Amy revealing on Lorraine that she will need to return to hospital for check ups and a monthly injection. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly about her health news, Amy said: "I do have to go back in once a month for an injection.

Foreigner founder Mick Jones has revealed that he has Parkinson’s disease, and has been struggling with it for “several years”.The 79-year-old musician is the last remaining original member of the rock band, and has been unable to perform with them live since 2022 due to health issues. This has, in part, been down to a neurodegenerative disorder – which includes symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, balance problems and slow mobility.Now, the musician has shared a statement with fans, confirming that he has had Parkinson’s disease for a number of years.“Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I have not been performing onstage with the band.

Beyoncé is opening up about dealing with psoriasis since she was a young kid!

Health officials have launched an investigation to determine why cases of tuberculosis - an infection commonly associated with the industrial revolution and Victorian times - have increased in England. There was an 11 per cent rise in TB cases in England in 2023 compared with 2022, according to provisional data.

battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, presented the award for best film to “Oppenheimer” at the star-studded ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall.Fox, 62, used a wheelchair to get up on the stage before standing at the podium.“There’s a reason why they say movies are magic, because movies can change your day. They can change your outlook, and sometimes even your life,” the “Back to the Future” star said.Fox’s appearance tugged at heartstrings as a slew of celebrities, including Cate Blanchett, Ryan Gosling, and Margot Robbie, were seen rising out of their seats to cheer and clap for him.The “Stuart Little” alum attended the BAFTAs with his wife of 35 years, Tracy Pollan.It’s not the first standing ovation Fox has received in recent months.In January, the five-time Emmy winner received a standing ovation at the National Board of Review gala in New York as he accepted an award for the documentary film, “Still.”Fox, who publicly revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1998, has been open about his ongoing battle with the degenerative central nervous system disorder.“One day I’ll run out of gas.

A nurse who died of tuberculosis after being exposed to the Victorian disease while volunteering on an NHS ward should have been warned of the exposure months earlier, a coroner has ruled in a damning report.

A family has told of their heartbreak after two siblings were diagnosed with cancer shortly after losing their sister to the cruel disease.