Here’s a kitchen design trend to die for. Quartz countertops are now the most popular choice among home renovators and designers because of their durability and resistance to stains, scratches and heat. But that beauty comes at a deadly price: The workers who make quartz countertops are dying at a young age of lung disease, … Read more
Erin Barnett has opened up about her years-long battle to get a hysterectomy. The former Love Island Australia and I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! contestant finally underwent the surgery in June, having suffered by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and severe endometriosis since she was 14. The now-28-year-old was diagnosed with both conditions when doctors removed a three-liter cyst from … Read more
Sweet dreams await thanks to these sleep tips. Dr. Karan Rajan, a surgeon with the UK’s National Health Service — and who boasts millions of followers on social media — is sharing a list of the top five things that are ruining your sleep. Getting plenty of rest — more than seven hours per night, … Read more
The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media. In the memo announcing new guidelines for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah workers, the fast food chain pointed to “the importance of customer service and the … Read more
He’s laying down the law. A malpractice attorney has revealed the questions patients should always ask their doctors before getting surgery. A legal eagle named Tommy, better known as @tommythelawyer online, said every patient has the right to know the role of the medical resident in the surgery. “I promise you that you’re going to … Read more
Hoping to find the fountain of youth at the bottom of a plastic bottle, grandmother Theresa Skrobanek dove headfirst into a sea of “longevity” supplements in late 2022. The 57-year-old wanted to live longer for her family and avoid the age-related illnesses that typically plague women over 50, such as breast cancer or heart disease. … Read more
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, the Jerusalem hospital announced this week. Suleiman Hassan, a 12-year-old Palestinian from the West Bank, suffered what is known as an internal decapitation, with his skull detached from the top vertebrae of his … Read more
Victoria Danson thought she was just under a lot of stress. Then she was told she had 24 hours to live. The 33-year-old UK mom-of-one had experienced fatigue and “excruciating” abdominal pain but brushed it off as a bit of typical stress. That is, until she was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease and, later, Crohn’s … Read more
Physical violence. Sexual harassment. Verbal abuse. Indifferent management. Long hours on graveyard shifts. And a chance that you’ll catch a deadly illness. If that sounds like an ideal job, consider working in a hospital. A new survey finds that hospital doctors and nurses — including hospitals ranked among the best in the nation — are … Read more
It’s eargasmic! Doctors have already seen all kinds of weird objects shoved in places they don’t belong for sexual pleasure, including a WWI explosive and an 8-inch deodorant can, but a medical expert recently confirmed that sticking things into your ears can lead some people to have an “eargasm.” Dr. Karan Raj, a TikTok-famous UK … Read more
In the past, it was a disease that primarily affected older white men. Now, kids and teens — particularly girls — are being diagnosed with kidney stones. The demographic of those most likely to suffer from kidney stones has changed in three decades, according to a report from NBC News. According to a study conducted … Read more
What’s worse than a frog in your throat? How about a whole octopus? Doctors were flabbergasted after discovering that a Singapore man’s throat discomfort was caused by an eight-legged mollusk that had become stuck in his gullet. The unnamed patient had reportedly first realized something was awry after he started vomiting following a meal that … Read more
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could led to serious complications if taken before surgery, doctors warn. The American Society of Anesthesiologists released their recommendation on Thursday, advising that the drugs be avoided before a procedure that includes anesthesia. GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Wegovy, are medications traditionally used to treat … Read more
A UK teen’s presumed ear infection turned out to be an extremely aggressive brain tumor that tragically killed him soon after it was discovered. Now Claire Kavanagh is urging fellow parents to take every symptom seriously after losing her “fit [and] healthy” 19-year-old son who loved to play soccer and socialize with friends. “Losing him … Read more
Tayla Page begged doctors to amputate her leg after it turned purple and became so excruciatingly painful that she couldn’t even put on socks. “I was constantly crying and in excruciating pain all the time,” Page, 23, said of her debilitating mystery condition. “I couldn’t get comfortable because anything and everything was just too painful … Read more
As thousands are set to go away on vacations in the coming months, one doctor decided to share some tips for fighting jet lag. Taking to Instagram, Dr. Michael Mrozinski, a British General Practitioner who travels frequently between the UK and Australia, revealed his secret to beating jet lag, a “skill” Mrozinski calls “a superpower.” … Read more
An Australian transgender woman had to undergo emergency surgery after she burned her own penis so that doctors would remove it and fulfill her dream of becoming a woman. A case study detailing the wince-worthy incident was published recently in the medical journal Urology Case Reports. “We present a case of self-inflicted chemical penile burn … Read more
You might want to “paws” what you’re doing and hear this doc out. A Kentucky-based veterinarian is warning dog owners about the dangers of sugar-free gum in a recently resurfaced video, warning that it can be fatal to your pup if somehow ingested. Dr. Matt McGlasson took to TikTok to share the tip, explaining that … Read more
A shortage of cancer drugs is forcing doctors to confront the reality that some patients could die needlessly. “Lives will be shortened,” Dr. Patrick Timmins III, a gynecologic oncologist at Women’s Cancer Care Associates in Albany, New York, told the Atlantic. “A lot of people are going to be hurt,” he added. “I’ve been doing … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Is it a problem that my doctor is a bit of a flirt? I had a procedure recently, and when it was completed, the doctor announced, “All set!” My reflexive response of gratitude, relief and optimism that the procedure would help me was, “Beautiful!” Doctor’s response to that was, “Just like you.” Now, … Read more