The living dead may be lurking beneath the deep blue sea. Scientists have discovered an aquatic creature that they’re calling a “real-life zombie” — with tissue that can survive and function on its own for years after being severed from the original animal. The bizarre finding, researchers say, raises questions about what it really means … Read more
He’s got a leg up in the dating world. Ezra Frech, the two-time Paralympic gold medalist who has quickly become a fan favorite on “Dancing With the Stars,” is drawing calls to be the next “Bachelor.” Pop culture podcaster Morgan Paige posted an Instagram video in support of the idea, calling Frech the “fresh start” … Read more
A woman chose to have her leg amputated at just 20 after an agonizing condition left her unable to leave her home for eight months. Jess Burkinshaw had lived with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) since she was just 16 months old, when she developed swollen joints, fevers and severe pain and even stopped walking and … Read more
A victim of the deadly flesh-eating bacteria that is surging in southern US states is sharing the harrowing details of his ordeal — as well as some stomach-churning photos. Officials along the Gulf Coast in Florida and Louisiana are warning about a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the deadliest species of Vibrio bacteria, which … Read more
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller has been hit with a misdemeanor for his alleged role in the horrific car crash that resulted in the amputation of his arm. Court records viewed by the California Post show Miller was formally charged on Tuesday with one count of failure to drive on right half of roadway … Read more
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the network as he continues recovering from devastating injuries suffered in a June car crash. Miller announced Friday that he will step away from his ESPN duties to focus fully on his rehabilitation after undergoing multiple major surgeries. “To best focus … Read more
A common illness has turned one teen’s whole world upside down. Kaydin Baldwin from Kerrville Texas, was 13 when she contracted the flu — a disease that somewhere between 32 and 57 million people had between October and the end of May, according to the CDC. But her condition turned dire, leading to 117 days … Read more
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller was ejected from his car and lost “a significant amount of blood” during his horrific accident last Wednesday that led to the amputation of his left arm. Details of the accident, which took place in Missouri and involved Miller’s 2023 Ford Bronco and a semi-truck, were revealed Thursday in … Read more
An alarming shift is emerging in US hospitals. A new study has revealed a disturbing rise in life-altering amputations nationwide, with one unexpected at-risk population seeing a particularly sharp increase in recent years. Even more concerning, those cases tended to be more severe, often involving loss of an arm or the upper leg above the … Read more
A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not … Read more
A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not … Read more
LaVar Ball’s still got it. A little over a year after having his right foot amputated, the Big Baller Brand founder showed he can still impress on the hardwood. Ball — the father of LaMelo, Lonzo and Gelo Ball — was spotted repeatedly knocking down shots in a video renowned basketball trainer Lethal Shooter posted … Read more
Loren Schauers was “extremely happy and fulfilled” in his construction job — until a routine task in 2019 upended his life forever. “I’ll always remember that day. I got in the forklift, and I was asked to move a water barrier back into place,” recalled Schauers, who was 18 at the time. “I sank immediately … Read more
A critically endangered monkey has given birth just months after surgeons saved her foot in a pioneering operation. Masaya was the first ever roloway monkey to undergo surgery which removed a golf-ball sized mass from her foot. The 15-year-old primate had one toe amputated during the procedure at University of Liverpool’s Small Animal Teaching Hospital. … Read more
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, made a desperate plea to his daughter from the hospital after he got his leg amputated in the Philippines. Thomas, 81, begged the Duchess of Sussex, 44, to see him “one more time before I die,” according to his interview with the Daily Mail published Saturday. He also said he … Read more
Meghan Markle’s estranged father had part of his left leg amputated in a “case of life or death” after he was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines on Wednesday. Thomas Markle, 81, underwent life-saving three-hour surgery at a Cebu hospital when his leg turned blue, then black as a blood clot cut off circulation … Read more
A “fit and healthy” young man was forced to have both of his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday – after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be sepsis. Levi Dewey was left in an induced coma with just a 30% chance of survival after being struck down with the life-threatening condition. The … Read more
A student’s “freshers’ flu” turned out to be deadly meningitis — and she had both legs amputated to save her life. Ketia Moponda, 19, arrived at university eight days before she was struck down with what she initially believed to be freshers’ flu — a mild cough new students get in their first few weeks. … Read more
A quadruple amputee says an incredibly common infection that affects about 15 million women in the US every year — and is usually cleared up by antibiotics — nearly killed her. And it wasn’t because she didn’t seek medical attention — even if she did initially put down her symptoms to other things like asthma … Read more
A groom ended up having his foot partially amputated – after being fitted with wedding shoes which were too tight. Martin Ralph, 61, was given the new pair of orthotic footwear just in time for his big day on July 27, 2019. Despite complaining about them being too small and uncomfortable he was reassured by … Read more