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Top Celebrity Health Topics of 2010

WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

When someone famous goes public with a health concern, people come to WebMD looking for details on their disease.

It's not just that enquiring minds want to know about stars' lives. It's also a window on a condition they want to know more about.

Year in Health 2010

Bedbugs, health care reform, fatigue…which stories made the most impact in 2010?

Year in Health Overview

No doubt about it: Our society is celebrity-obsessed. But sometimes, the health lessons that stem from them sharing their experiences could save your own life.

Here are the top celebrity health topics of 2010:

1. Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer

In September, actor Michael Douglas announced that he has throat cancer -- what doctors call oropharyngeal cancer. As Douglas pursued treatment, WebMD talked to experts about what symptoms are typical for oropharyngeal cancer, how the disease is treated, and what the prospects are for patients.

Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ

2. Phil Mickelson's Psoriatic Arthritis

Late this summer, just before the U.S. Open, pro golfer Phil Mickelson said that he is being treated for psoriatic arthritis. That's an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and tendons, and may also include psoriasis, an inflammatory skin disease. WebMD covered the symptoms, treatment, and possible effects on Mickelson's golf game.

Pro Golfer Phil Mickelson Treated for Psoriatic Arthritis

3. Bill Clinton's Weight Loss and Heart Surgery

Former President Bill Clinton had surgery in February to get two stents placed in a coronary artery. Later, he whittled his weight in time to walk daughter Chelsea down the aisle when she married Marc Mezvinsky this summer. With his heart history, Clinton had more than vanity at stake.

4. Bret Michaels

Rocker Bret Michaels had more than his share of health scares this year, including bleeding in his brain (a subarachnoid hemorrhage), followed by low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia). WebMD's medical editors kept readers up to date on Michaels' condition.

5. Glenn Beck's Macular Dystrophy

In July, Fox News television personality Glenn Beck disclosed that he has macular dystrophy, an eye disorder that could eventually take his sight. WebMD explained the condition, how genetics are involved, and shared links for further details on this rare disease.