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Medical Experts Warn President's Recent Weight Gain Poses Serious Health Risks
health1 month ago

Medical Experts Warn President's Recent Weight Gain Poses Serious Health Risks

Medical experts have raised concerns about President Donald Trump's recent weight gain, noting that he has added approximately 23 pounds since his last campaign. This increase, which brings his weight to around 238 pounds, has prompted warnings about potential health risks, including cardiovascular issues. While the White House maintains that the president remains energetic and cognitively fit, doctors emphasize the importance of diet and exercise for long-term health.

via The Washington Post|
#cardiovascular-risk#donald-trump#health
Cameroon’s 93-year-old leader returns after 73-day European absence
world2 months ago

Cameroon’s 93-year-old leader returns after 73-day European absence

Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on August 21 after a 73-day absence in Europe, ending a period that raised concerns about his health and the country’s governance. Biya arrived from Geneva, waving to supporters but holding no public briefings. His return follows a widely disputed election in October 2025 and a period of significant domestic unrest. While officials previously stated he was not hospitalized, his prolonged absence highlighted concerns about a potential power vacuum, especially given the lack of a vice president and ongoing security and economic challenges in the country.

via AP News|
#africa#cameroon#governance
Trump’s Walter Reed health memo leaves key questions unanswered
politics4 months ago

Trump’s Walter Reed health memo leaves key questions unanswered

The White House released a three-page memo after President Trump’s Walter Reed visit asserting he is in excellent health and fully fit for duty, but it leaves unanswered questions about bruising on his hands, slight leg swelling, daytime fatigue, aspirin use, and the frequency of his medical checkups, sparking expert skepticism and ongoing scrutiny of presidential health transparency.

via Axios|
#cognitive-test#politics#presidential-health
Presidential Health Checks: Vital Signs or Political Theater?
politics4 months ago

Presidential Health Checks: Vital Signs or Political Theater?

Presidents’ annual medicals are as much about signaling vitality and political messaging as about health; the White House releases favorable memos, but full medical records remain private under health privacy laws, and history shows mixed transparency—from Wilson’s stroke concealment to LBJ’s publicized exams. The aging presidencies of Biden and Trump have intensified scrutiny of fitness to serve, with Trump’s latest check-up noting excellent health but advising weight loss and more exercise, highlighting how these reports can become political signals as much as medical facts.

via BBC|
#aging-presidents#health-checkups#political-messaging
"Biden's Doctor Confirms President's Fitness for Duty After Physical Exam"
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Doctor Confirms President's Fitness for Duty After Physical Exam"

The White House stated that President Biden "doesn't need a cognitive test" after his annual physical, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasizing that the president's doctors and neurologist have assessed his mental soundness. Biden, 81, dismissed concerns about his age, stating that "everything's great" and that his medical appointment showed no need for a cognitive test. The president's physical revealed mild arthritic changes contributing to hip discomfort, but his physician's report noted no significant neurological findings. Polls indicate public concern about Biden's age, with a majority of voters expressing reservations about his ability to serve another term.

via New York Post |
#age-concerns#cognitive-test#joe-biden