A Qantas plane bound for the US has been forced to turned back mid-flight after a medical emergency on-board. Flight QF7, en route to Dallas, Texas, had been in the air for approximately four hours when it diverted over the North Fiji Basin, before beginning its journey back to Sydney Airport. Australian Olympic diver Sam … Read more
Brace for delay! A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency evacuation mandate. Over the last few decades, the average life expectancy within the United … Read more
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as … Read more
It was a real flightmare. An American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago had to make an emergency landing Sunday after a “disruptive customer” reportedly caused a disturbance, at one point even threatening to “blow up the plane.” “It was an awfully, awfully long day for all of us,” passenger Sona Jones told CBS … Read more
“Today” star Jill Martin is still dealing with health issues stemming from her cancer battle. The 49-year-old journalist revealed that she has to undergo emergency surgery due to complications from treatment for breast cancer. “Just when you think the fight is over, life reminds you that healing isn’t always linear,” Martin told “Today” on Friday. … Read more
Deadly drinks? Experts warn that some showy-looking cocktails can have serious consequences — think more undertaker than hangover. In fact, there are multiple examples of they key ingredient sending people to the hospital While liquid nitrogen is routinely added to drinks to create a ‘smoking’ aesthetic, its use in this way requires no training or … Read more
“Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie is undergoing emergency surgery for a serious eye condition, forcing him to postpone dates on his comedy tour. The 68-year-old comedian’s health crisis was revealed Friday in an Instagram statement shared by Mochrie, his tour partner Asad Mecci, and the account for their hypnosis and improv comedy … Read more
New York is getting slammed by the flu. The state logged 71,123 positive flu cases in the week ending on Dec. 20 — the highest single-week total since tracking began in 2004, according to the New York State Department of Health. The figure marks a 38% jump from the previous week and signals an early, … Read more
This is not a trend we can get behind. Whether it’s due to pure curiosity, misguided ChatGPT advice or, you know, sex stuff, a shocking number of people end up in the ER every year after putting something up their butt that very much shouldn’t be there. But their secret shame actually isn’t so secret … Read more
Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … Read more
Amid widespread layoffs, many New Yorkers are trying to siphon any extra money into emergency funds to cover them through a potential period of unemployment. Now, a new analysis from GOBankingRates reveals how much cash Empire State residents should have saved to cover 3 months of expenses. The company calculated the amount spent on “necessities” … Read more
Meghan Markle’s estranged dad is said to be fighting for his life. Thomas Markle, 81, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after suddenly falling ill at his home in the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the Daily Mail. Following a three-hour surgery, Thomas was reportedly placed into intensive care as doctors continued to … Read more
A young dog was rescued on Nov. 3 in Valea Nucarilor, Romania, after falling into an abandoned well. Emergency personnel in the Tulcea region reported that the female dog had stumbled into the 50 foot (15 meter) well while exploring a deserted yard. Officials said that they had received a call reporting the incident and … Read more
Beware of fowl play. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of celebration — but it’s actually one of the most dangerous holidays on the calendar. It’s all too easy to go from breaking bread to breaking bones. No one knows this better than me. I’ve worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for the last … Read more
A man was left paralyzed from the chest down after his back pain turned out to be testicular cancer. Mal Nash, 42, had been suffering back pain for six months when he went to the doctor after it became too painful to ignore. He was told it was nerve pain and sent home with painkillers … Read more
He suffered from a premature evacuation. A Delta Airlines flight attendant accidentally deployed the emergency slide before a cross-country flight, causing an estimated six figures worth of damage and delaying passengers for several hours. “Everyone’s entire night just became a cluster f–k,” griped one incensed passenger on Reddit along with a pic of the prematurely-deployed … Read more
Tim Curry is revealing raw details about the near-fatal stroke he suffered in July 2012 that left him partially paralyzed. In his new memoir, “Vagabond,” the 79-year-old actor recounted experiencing the stroke, undergoing major brain surgery during which his skull was “smashed in,” and the long recovery that followed. Curry shared that he was having a massage … Read more
“Home Alone” actor Daniel Stern was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency earlier this month. The Ventura County Fire Department told TMZ that on Oct. 7, they responded to a residence in Somis, California where an individual had to be assessed by firefighters and transported to a nearby hospital. The individual was Stern, according to … Read more
Nearly at her due date and seemingly healthy, one 27-year-old woman says a bizarre symptom had her rushing to the hospital — where she soon had to undergo an emergency C-section and open-heart surgery. MK Campbell from Texas was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke to a scary sensation in her chest. “[I] rolled over … Read more
Call it Ryanairing on empty. A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after coming within minutes of running out of fuel in flight. “Everything was fine until we started our descent,” Alexander Marchi, who was on the ill-fated flight, told the Ayr Advertiser while painting the “dramatic” scene. The Boeing 737-800 had … Read more