New York’s moms-to-be are itching to deliver there. But for one woman, the itching didn’t stop when she got home. After a successful scheduled Cesarean birth — her second at the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns at 68th and York — one woman claims she came home with a flea infestation that would require … Read more
Celebrity gossip titan Perez Hilton has a message for his viewers, and it’s not about who’s kissing who or who’s looking fat. It’s about flu meds. And taking them according to their instructions. On his YouTube channel this week, the 48-year-old addressed the “crazy saga” that put him in the hospital for 21 days, explaining … Read more
Caroline Shaw had no idea she would feel an overwhelming urge to use the bathroom in the middle of her facelift. “My face was only half done, and they asked if they could take my picture, which they gave me as a souvenir,” the 57-year-old life coach, who splits her time between the Upper East … 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
Ex-MLBer Ben Davis is giving NHL players a run for their money when it comes to pain tolerance. The NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst for Phillies game revealed that he accidentally cut himself to the bone with a chainsaw and had not yet gone to the hospital or received stitches, as of Tuesday. “It was only … Read more
You thought that medical procedure hurt? Just wait ’til you see the bill. The average cost of a one-day hospital stay in the US topped $3,200 in 2024, with California recording the highest costs ($4,700) and Mississippi the lowest ($1,400). It’s no wonder that about 36% of American households carry medical debt, with the average … Read more
Ron Duguay’s girlfriend, former Vice President candidate Sarah Palin, has been helping him while he battles Stage 4 cancer, as seen in a recent video posted by the Rangers legend’s daughter. Duguay’s daughter Shay shared to her Instagram account a video showing Duguay with his family and friends while he goes through treatment, which included … Read more
Anni Kim never thought she’d make the switch from patient bedsides to Botox. An RN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she worked as a surgical trauma ICU and rapid response nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH for over seven years — before switching to become an aesthetic injector for board-certified plastic and … Read more
A year after a controversial assisted-dying device was used for the first time, its inventor says he is preparing a new version designed for two. The Sarco pod, a 3D-printed capsule that allows a user to trigger a nitrogen release, entered the global spotlight in 2024 after a 64-year-old American woman used it in Switzerland. … Read more
This is snot funny. One seemingly harmless childhood habit could come with a cost — and has even led to hospitalization. Those works of art your kids might produce from their noses don’t make them Picasso, and could instead cause a serious, even deadly infection. Sticking your boogers to the wall may be convenient, but … Read more
Exercise caution. Your competitive spin class could be setting the wheels in motion for a serious health issue that’s become increasingly common. In the worst cases, it can lead to severe kidney damage and even kidney failure — and it requires a trip to the hospital to treat. Your spin class can put you at … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister recently became very ill and had to be hospitalized for four days. When I called and told our daughter, she was concerned and supportive. Then, I called our son, “Isaac,” and left a message to please call me because it was important. He did not return my call. A couple days … Read more
Chris McKenna is opening up about his health diagnosis. The “General Hospital” star, 48, revealed he has bipolar disorder during an upcoming episode of co-star Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind” podcast, per People. McKenna, who portrays Jack Brennan on the ABC soap, shared that his condition worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris McKenna attends the Season 3 … Read more
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78. The soap star passed away Sunday in Amsterdam, a family member confirmed to TMZ. Geary died of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier, according to TV Insider. Anthony Geary at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2012. WireImage … 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 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
JoJo Siwa says she is recovering after a painful medical scare. The singer and dancer took to her TikTok to share a health update, after she posted an image of herself on a stretcher before her performance at the Mall of America Friday. Siwa, 22, revealed she went to the hospital because “one of my ovaries … Read more
Dolph Lundgren is looking back at one of the most famous behind-the-scenes moments from “Rocky IV.” He recently confessed he still feels guilty for breaking Sylvester Stallone’s ribs during their legendary fight scene. The action star was candid when asked during an appearance on “FOX & Friends” if he felt responsible for the accident, which happened … Read more
Liev Schreiber has reportedly been rushed to the hospital following a mysterious health scare. The “Ray Donovan” star was said to have suffered a massive headache on Sunday before his doctor advised the actor to go to the hospital immediately, per TMZ. Schreiber, 58, remained at a hospital in New York City overnight, according to … Read more
“General Hospital” icons Genie Francis and Maurice Benard are digging deeper than ever as they open up about the emotional backbone of their latest storyline. In an upcoming two-part episode of Benard’s “State of Mind” mental health podcast, the longtime co-stars revealed why their current arc feels so charged — and how Francis tapped into … Read more