I gave my BFF a kidney — and my husband gave her husband one as well

I gave my BFF a kidney — and my husband gave her husband one as well

These lifelong friendships turned into life-saving ones. Christine “Chris” Morales and Debbie Thompson say they have been best friends since they were young girls growing up in California — and have continued to stay close in the decades since. The two bonded during high school cheerleading practice, moved into their first adult apartment together and … Read more

Watch me test what I can hold under my boobs before my breast reduction

Watch me test what I can hold under my boobs before my breast reduction

It works even better than a chest of drawers! A woman with size 30L-sized boobs showed her social media followers how she uses them as an “internal shelf” before revealing her body post-reduction surgery. TikTok user Sarah posted a clip — just hours before she underwent the breast reduction — showing the astonishing number of … Read more

My husband has ‘sexsomnia’ — he has sex with me while he’s asleep

My husband has ‘sexsomnia’ — he has sex with me while he’s asleep

This couple’s sex life is — literally — a dream come true. A woman has revealed her husband’s “embarrassing” sexual secret — and no, it’s not outlandishly kinky. Using the alias “Rachel” during a recent interview with Healthy-ish, she claimed that her husband, “Nick,” experiences “sexsomnia,” initiating sexy time while he’s actually still sound asleep. … Read more

Man claims Garmin Forerunner 945 sports watch burned his wrist

Man claims Garmin Forerunner 945 sports watch burned his wrist

A warning has been issued after a man revealed his wrist received a painful burn from persistent wearing of his watch. The man reported the problem online on Tuesday after his Garmin Forerunner 945 left him with an unsightly red blister, seemingly acquired from some kind of burn. “One day my arm was itchy and … Read more

How Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water: researchers

How Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water: researchers

Doctors believe they have discovered the mystery behind the brain swelling that caused Bruce Lee’s death. The legendary martial artist and actor died in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973, at the age of 32 from brain swelling — from what doctors now say was caused by drinking too much water. “We propose that the … Read more

Lab-grown meat is ‘safe to eat,’ FDA says — but will it revolutionize food industry?

Lab-grown meat is ‘safe to eat,’ FDA says — but will it revolutionize food industry?

Lab-made meat might soon be coming to a dinner plate near you. The Food and Drug Administration has declared laboratory-grown chicken is “safe to eat,” potentially revolutionizing America’s food processing practices forever. The agency’s declaration, which came on Wednesday, pertains specifically to cultivated chicken produced by a California start-up, Upside Foods. However, it may soon … Read more

Rising temperatures tied to worsening migraines, neurological problems: study

Rising temperatures tied to worsening migraines, neurological problems: study

The rising temperatures caused by climate change are contributing to an increase in migraines and neurological problems, it was revealed on Wednesday. A new study found climate change was linked to an increase in symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and multiple sclerosis, according to the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology included the … Read more

Anxious people are more likely to have a poor memory: study

Anxious people are more likely to have a poor memory: study

If you’re not sure whether or not you forgot something, don’t fret — it might make matters worse. New research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that those who are anxious are most likely to have a poor memory. Dr. Weixi Kang, who led the study at Imperial College London, wanted to … Read more

One billion young people risk hearing loss from loud music: study

One billion young people risk hearing loss from loud music: study

Blaring your workout tunes or seeing your favorite band live could actually do you harm — or your ears, at least. A new study shows more than one billion young people are at risk of hearing loss, blaming loud music in headphones and earbuds and noisy music venues as potential causes. According to the World … Read more

Lung distance: Chain-smoking grandpa runs marathon in 3.5 hours

Lung distance: Chain-smoking grandpa runs marathon in 3.5 hours

He puff puff passed the other marathoners in this smoking run. A Chinese grandpa redefined smoking the competition after running an entire marathon in just three and a half hours while puffing away on cigarettes. Images of the chain-smoking athlete are lighting up Weibo — the Chinese social media platform — as fans praise his … Read more

Electric shock to the brain may help curb binge eating: study

Electric shock to the brain may help curb binge eating: study

Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more

Woman tells contraceptive horror story: ‘Dying from inside out’

Woman tells contraceptive horror story: ‘Dying from inside out’

A woman has told of the horrific pain she suffered after having a contraceptive device implanted in her body. Simonne Burford shared her story on Sunday night’s edition of 60 Minutes. After the birth of her third child in 2008, Simonne was convinced by her doctor to take up Essure, a non-surgical option for permanent contraception … Read more

RSV cases in kids creating a ‘capacity disaster’ for major Boston hospital

RSV cases in kids creating a ‘capacity disaster’ for major Boston hospital

One of the nation’s top hospitals announced on Thursday, Nov. 10, that it is at capacity and is reducing elective surgeries due to an unusually high number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Another nearby hospital is having similar issues. Massachusetts General for Children, located in Boston, said that in the first 10 days of November … Read more

I fell 33 feet while snapping selfie — hospital left me laying in my feces and blood

I fell 33 feet while snapping selfie — hospital left me laying in my feces and blood

Just when she thought she’d hit rock bottom. A UK tourist in Montenegro sustained severe injuries after falling over 30 feet while taking a cliff-side selfie — only to be left sitting in her own feces by medics. “I can only describe [the hospital] as medieval and grim,” Jenny Birch-Morgan, 61, told the Sun of the … Read more

Repeat COVID infections could be deadly: study

Repeat COVID infections could be deadly: study

Repeat COVID-19 infections could lead to severe health consequences, including organ failure and even death. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system found that people who were infected with the virus numerous times were twice as likely to die and three times more likely … Read more

I’m a dentist and these four signs could indicate oral cancer

I’m a dentist and these four signs could indicate oral cancer

Open wide! A dentist has gone viral on TikTok by explaining the four different warning signs of oral cancer people should look out for. Dr. Vikas Prinja posted the video Wednesday and it has received more than 90,000 views. “Mouth cancer rates are soaring and it’s got a poor survival rate because it’s caught so … Read more

Real nose grown on woman’s arm was transplanted to her face

Real nose grown on woman’s arm was transplanted to her face

A woman in France grew a nose on her arm to prepare for a transplant after losing a large portion of her own during treatment for cancer. In 2013, the patient from Toulouse, France, was treated for nasal cavity cancer with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, eventually losing part of her nose. For years, she’s lived without … Read more

Nearly half of American adults experience sleep deprivation: study

Nearly half of American adults experience sleep deprivation: study

Are you constantly struggling to get back on your sleep schedule during the work week just to be thrown off every weekend? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults experience something called “social jet lag” from sleep deprivation bouncing between work and weekend schedules. Social jet lag is the inconsistency between a person’s … Read more