An influencer has shared the harrowing tale of her botched cosmetic procedure, which left her with scars. Marian Michelini was left heartbroken and deformed following a facial harmonization procedure, which use Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers to modify the face. Startling before and after photos show the 34-year-old’s swollen features as a result of the … Read more
A new cancer vaccine from Moderna is showing breakthrough results in preventing recurrences of melanoma, and could ward off other types of cancer as well, the Wall Street Journal reported. In a mid-stage clinical trial involving post-surgery patients, the vaccine was paired with Keytruda, an immunotherapy manufactured by Merck. The risk of relapse or death … Read more
The surgery known as LASIK — Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis — is under the lens of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is causing controversy among eye experts. The FDA released a 25-page draft guidance after receiving input from patients who felt they were not fully informed of the risks associated with the surgery, the … Read more
How many steps have you taken today? For many people, walking is one of the easiest, low-impact forms of exercise. Every step can help increase one’s metabolism and, for some of us, help decrease our guilt about eating all those holiday cookies. One form of walking, however, can reap some benefits that the traditional forward gait can’t … Read more
A mother of three was devastated to learn that she needed to have her fingers amputated — after waking up from a “mommy makeover.” Shannyn Palmer, 35, had planned and saved up for years before flying from Vancouver, Washington to Mexico to undergo a tummy tuck with muscle repair, chest lift and fat transfer to … Read more
If you’re hitting the snooze button in the mornings, it might be because you’re chronically tired. A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that those who use an alarm clock to wake up are more tired than those who wake up naturally. It’s the “first time” snoozing was “studied in a large population, according … Read more
A chocolate advent calendar sold at Lidl grocery stores as recently as Monday is under voluntary recall over concerns it may be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. Lidl — which operates more than 170 stores across nine East Coast states and Washington, D.C. — says the issue was discovered during routine … Read more
It’s number two to none. A new gripping piece of medical technology can detect fatal, fecal diseases inside a person just by listening to their symphonic sounds on the toilet, EurekAlert reported. The “diarrhea detector,” as its so aptly dubbed, is a high-tech sound system that can indicate when an individual is battling severe bowel … Read more
It left him with a sliver of hope. A UK carpenter’s life nearly splintered apart when he suffered a stroke and nearly lost his sight after a splinter in his hand sparked a ferocious infection. “He deteriorated through the evening and was in intense pain,” the poor soul’s mother, Jackie Parkyn, 65, told SWNS of … Read more
Some bullies wear white coats, new research reveals. While health care workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number don’t follow those same ideals when working with each other, according to an article published recently by Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Porath, Ph.D, an expert in unprofessional workplace behavior who’s quoted … Read more
In eastern India, the cables jump you. A ticket inspector in India redefined “getting wired” after he was zapped by a fallen power cable while standing at a subway station. Shocking CCTV footage of the freak accident is igniting the internet. The electrifying incident occurred on Dec. 27 while the unidentified ticket-checker was talking with … Read more
It seems like only yesterday that we were heralding the arrival of “short king spring”. Women took to TikTok to propose that tall men had dominated the dating scene for too long. Something was in the air, and that something was the reign of males less than 5’8” in stature. If it was good enough for Zendaya, it was good enough … Read more
Now hair’s a frightening sight. A 25-year-old named Tiegan Handsley coughed up over $6,400 to undergo a gruesome hair transplant surgery in an effort to mask her massive forehead. And her post-op snapshots are hair-raising. “15 weeks post surgery,” Handsley, a mom of one from the UK, penned in the caption of her viral TikTok … Read more
Fran Drescher is revealing her secret to staying healthy as she gets older. During a recent interview, Drescher opened up about how she developed a healthier lifestyle and the lessons she’s learned about advocating for herself and her health following her experience battling cancer. When it comes to her health, Drescher lives with the motto, “How … Read more
A quadruple amputee spoke out about his devastating experience with Strep A on Tuesday after cases of the virus started to rise again. Alex Lewis said that he was diagnosed with the condition in 2013 and only given a three percent chance of survival, according to The Sun. The 42-year-old father said that he woke … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The COVID-19 pandemic is like a roller-coaster. One minute we see the light at the end of the tunnel and the next thing we know, there are reports of a brand new variant. Over the last two and … Read more
Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia. A new study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is … Read more
Giving people a monetary incentive to achieve weight loss goals doubles the pounds they lose, according to a new study. Researchers tracked the weight loss of 668 morbidly obese adults in New York City and Los Angeles over a six-month period. The goal was for participants to lose 10 pounds. The study, published in JAMA … Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a time that’s merry and filled with joy. But we all know they can be stressful with shopping, bad weather, hectic traveling and all the celebratory food and drink. More people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year, according … Read more
Eight in 10 people have cut down on their general spending within the last six months (81%), according to new research. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that three in four have been affected by inflation, with those who said they have reduced their spending on shopping (70%), entertainment (59%) and food (58%) the … Read more