How does a 24-year-old rising NFL star go from game day glory to tragedy overnight? We’re breaking down the shocking loss of Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland and what his story teaches us about the urgency of mental health awareness. Then, we’ll talk about Trina Braxton’s husband’s terrifying heart scare and the myths that could cost lives. We’ll also revisit former Vice President Dick Cheney’s 40-year battle with heart disease to uncover the lessons hidden in his medical journey, and we have to discuss a deadly Listeria outbreak linked to pasta that demands you check your kitchen now. Plus, a daughter’s powerful act of love through kidney donation. It's a packed show with lessons for all of us.

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Is Donald Trump's surprise MRI and '2nd annual exam' just good medicine or something we need to worry about? There's a lot of buzz around the state of Trump's health, plus RFK Jr. just changed his tune, stepping back from his Tylenol-autism remarks. The Fresh Prince star's heartbreaking story of 4 heart attacks by 42 once again shows us why young men need to pay attention to their cardiovascular health. We're discussing these trending medical headlines and covering celebrity health news in a way you won't see anywhere else.

What can ex-NFL star Nick Mangold’s kidney disease battle teach all of us about family health risks? Plus, we'll settle the flu vs pneumonia confusion once and for all, and give you a few tips to reset your body clock after that time change.

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Kardashian or suffer the dangerous consequences of dehydration like Brandy did on the Chicago leg of the Brandy and Monica Tour? Or maybe you’ve wondered what it really means to be diagnosed with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder - something famous rapper, Gucci Mane, recently revealed.
Let’s break down these trending medical headlines and the latest celebrity health news together in real-time, so we can learn what every headline truly means for us and our own wellness. We’ll get into how intense stage lights, grueling schedules, and missed water breaks can take anyone from parched to nearly fainting - plus what signs to watch out for (and what to do if things take a turn).

Plus, is the 10,000-step rule a myth? We're diving into new research suggesting just how many steps might be the new magic number for better health.

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Your group chat has probably been buzzing about D’Angelo's sudden passing from pancreatic cancer and Diane Keaton's cause of death being released over the last week, and we are making medical sense of these headlines and much more. Join us for this replay, as we break down the REAL risk factors for pancreatic cancer and unveil the truth about Pneumonia. And with a measles outbreak in South Carolina forcing hundreds of kids into quarantine, we'll break down what every parent needs to know.

Meanwhile, that feeling of being dismissed by a doctor? It's a story Selma Blair knows all too well, and we're talking about what her early symptoms of multiple sclerosis and past experiences can teach all of us.

This is your weekly dose of medical truth, turning headlines into practical advice for you and your family. Let's get into it live and talk it through.

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Six former Surgeons General are sounding the alarm about RFK Jr. while Dolly Parton jokes about her "100,000-mile checkup." Meanwhile, Deion Sanders recovers from blood clot surgery, and Matthew Knowles shares cancer insights that could change your family's health story. We'll tell you why America's top doctors are coming together in a rare public warning about our Health Secretary's actions.

We’re also going to bust dangerous blood clot myths, show you how to create a family health tree that doctors actually use, and explain what's making thousands of cruise passengers sick this year. These aren't just celebrity health headlines - they're real medical lessons wrapped in stories you care about.

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Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams' Crohn’s disease battle, Madonna’s bacterial infection ICU experience, and Breast Cancer myths lead our next Medical Mondays live. We’ll run Myth vs. Fact to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💝.

We’ll unpack Madonna’s ICU scare with a simple sepsis plan of defense. We’ll also translate Tyler James Williams’s Crohn’s story into plain talk: what a flare does inside the gut and when to call your doctor. Expect a quick Beyoncé moment, too.

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Tylenol, Acetaminophen and autism, the FDA’s new label language, political pressure in medicine, leucovorin “miracle” claims, newborn hepatitis B shots, and Louisiana’s worst whooping cough surge in 35 years. What’s real and what’s rumor?

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We’ll provide evidence-based answers to the controversy that erupted after the Trump Tylenol announcement and separate fact from fiction. Let's break down the science behind these trending medical headlines.

We'll walk through what Trump's warning actually means, why the FDA is updating labels, and whether political pressure should influence our medicine cabinets.

Plus, we can't ignore Louisiana's worst whooping cough outbreak in decades or the heated hepatitis B vaccine debate that has pediatricians firing back. And yes, we'll discuss why Senator Cassidy felt compelled to publicly challenge RFK Jr.'s vaccine and medical stances.

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Picture this: your Apple Watch buzzes and suddenly you’re faced with a warning about high blood pressure. Would you trust it? Next Medical Monday at noon EST, we’ll unpack what these new alerts actually mean for your health, especially when so many people walk around not knowing their blood pressure numbers are sky-high. We’ll talk about how tech is changing the game, and why that little wrist vibration isn’t the whole story.

We’re also shining a light on Dolly Parton’s recent kidney stone scare that kept her from Dollywood. Lori Harvey’s journey through months of pain before finally getting answers about endometriosis and PCOS will hit home for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed by a doctor.

And, if flying is on your calendar, don’t miss our deep dive into airplane cabin air; what really happens at cruising altitude might surprise you.

Plus, we’ll take inspiration from Dancing with the Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba’s openness about living with chronic illness while still lighting up the DWTS stage.

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Did you know colon cancer rates in adults under 50 have more than doubled since the 1990s? We’re covering some of the most talked-about medical headlines and celebrity health news, including:

• 5 years since his passing, Chadwick Boseman’s private battle with colon cancer changed public conversations forever. We’ll tackle myths vs. facts about screening guidelines and diet, and reflect on Dominique Thorne’s moving memories from “Black Panther.” How did Boseman’s story impact your own health decisions? Let’s talk about it.
• We’ll also break down what dementia REALLY means, using Bruce Willis’ journey with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to highlight symptoms families often miss. Have you ever wondered how FTD differs from Alzheimer’s or why language can disappear before memory?
• Next up: Billy Porter’s sepsis scare. We’ll arm you with the “TIME” acronym, because knowing when to act could save a life.
• And don’t miss our deep dive into Selena Gomez's invisible fight with lupus and arthritis, plus a look at Chagas disease, the so-called "kissing bug" illness. It's now making waves in the U.S.

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Florida just flipped the script on childhood vaccine laws, Montell Jordan is facing prostate cancer for a second time, Gordon Ramsay is sounding off about skin cancer, the EU says “no more” to a popular gel nail ingredient, and Lil Jon is flexing his muscles at age 53.

We’ll get real about what Florida’s vaccine shakeup means for your family and why herd immunity isn’t just medical jargon, it’s protection that matters for all of us. We’ll also talk about Montell Jordan’s health journey and how sticking with regular checkups can spot trouble before it starts. Gordon Ramsay’s story reminds us that sun safety isn’t just for beach days; knowing the signs of skin cancer could be life-changing.

Did you know your next gel manicure could come with a warning label? The EU thinks so, and we’ll break down what Americans need to know right now. And if you think getting healthy after fifty sounds impossible, Lil Jon proves otherwise! His transformation might be just the push some of us need.

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