Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean was blushing when a fan asked him if it’s a conflict of interest that he’s in a relationship with Abby Summers, a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys. During Thursday’s installment of the “Exciting Mics” podcast, DeJean pulled back the curtain on their relationship and shared how they met after the pair … Read more
New details are emerging about the death of a 30-year-old Australian wellness influencer. Last year, “low-tox” food content creator Stacey Warnecke (née Hatfield) died suddenly hours after giving birth to her first child. Her husband said it was because of an “unforeseen and extremely rare complication.” Now, an inquest into her death revealed she bled … Read more
A senior Estée Lauder executive died suddenly in February after cosmetic filler triggered a pulmonary embolism, the New York City medical examiner announced this week. A pulmonary embolism happens when an object, in this case filler, blocks an artery in the lungs. This blocks blood flow, starving the entire body of oxygen. Kendal Ascher, 56, died … Read more
Losing your breasts comes with a lot of baggage. After Angelina Jolie announced her preventative double mastectomy in 2013, women increasingly sought breast cancer screenings, gene testing and mastectomies of their own in what’s been hailed as a major win for breast cancer prevention. But a disturbing trend has since emerged among women who have … Read more
Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green (@kyra212green) warned her more than … Read more
It’s one thing if your cup runneth over. It’s another if it obstructeth your organs. Last year, doctors treated a woman in her 30s who presented with occasional pain in her side and abdomen, and blood in her urine. When it wasn’t immediately clear what was behind her symptoms, they ordered a CT scan. Her … Read more
A popular class of weight-loss drugs may prevent life-threatening cardiac complications by opening microscopic blood vessels that often remain blocked after a heart attack, according to a study published this week in Nature Communications. The research, led by the University of Bristol and University College London, identified a biological brain-gut-heart signaling pathway. This discovery appears to explain … Read more
Measles is back with a vengeance — and the danger doesn’t end when the rash fades. The US saw a dramatic rise in cases last year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest numbers of the highly contagious respiratory disease in more than 30 years. And the numbers keep climbing. Federal … Read more
Surviving measles doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In 2025, the US saw a dramatic spike in cases, with the CDC reporting the highest levels of the highly contagious disease in over 30 years. Now, health experts are sounding the alarm about a little-known complication that can make your body forget how to fight off … Read more
Here’s some gut-wrenching news. A troubling complication of colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the US, is showing up in young adults at alarming rates. The American Cancer Society projected for 2025 that there would be over 154,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and 52,900 deaths. A new study has found that young adults … Read more
The weather outside is frightful — and so are certain snow-related activities. Many of us enjoy waking up to a fresh blanket of snow, at least until we have to bust out the shovels to get out of our homes. But while clearing sidewalks and driveways is an essential part of the season, a winter … Read more
Your next trip to smooth out crow’s feet or fill in smile lines could look a little different. Experts are urging clinics to perform ultrasounds before injecting cosmetic fillers into patients’ faces — a step they say could make the popular procedure safer and more precise. The push follows new research raising concerns about a … Read more
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn’t seem to rise. Researchers are exploring how various prenatal conditions might affect the risk of autism. … Read more
There’s a new movement sweeping through town in the form of Patek Philippe’s latest watch in its Twenty~4 collection. Founded in 1839, the storied brand is the only remaining family-owned independent manufacturer in Geneva. In addition to the calendar, the watch features a moonphase (visible through an aperture at the 6 o’clock position) and a … Read more
Nip/tuck nope. One board-certified plastic surgeon is speaking out about the procedures he wouldn’t recommend, including a popular facial surgery that can cause premature aging and others that just carry too many risks. “I don’t think that any of these procedures are going away since they’re all money makers for the types of providers that … Read more
Hailey Okula — a nursing influencer known as “Nurse Hailey” — died late last month of complications from giving birth to her first child, her husband Matthew Okula, announced in a heartbreaking Instagram post Tuesday. He subsequently revealed to Fox 11 Los Angeles that the cause of death was amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare and … Read more
Jamie Foxx to the rescue. The “Ray” star, 55, was spotted retrieving a woman’s purse in Chicago on Monday after his miraculous recovery following his “medical complication.” A man named Quan Ellis shared a clip on Instagram and claimed that the comedian found their mom’s pocketbook and gave it back to her. “Mom lost her bag … Read more
Research Highlights: After a heart attack, people with an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or psoriasis, were more likely to die, develop heart failure or have a second heart attack, according to an analysis of more than 1.6 million adults ages 65 and older covered by Medicare. People with autoimmune disease were … Read more