This mom could give labor in her sleep. Beccaa Areli slept through her contractions, and later gave birth to her daughter in a car on the way to the hospital. She posted about the “craziest experience ever” on TikTok, and the 18-second clip has gone viral with almost 6 million views. The clip features a … Read more
While some college students dip into financial aid to fund their party lifestyles, Megan Fowler opted to “save” her own life. The 22-year-old international business major at an unnamed university is revealing how she used about $3,600 of her student loan to pay for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. Fowler had long been self-conscious about … Read more
A teenage boy spent Christmas Day in hospital after swallowing a bluebottle while swimming at Bondi Beach in Australia. The 18-year-old managed to make his way back to shore after the stinger crawled into his mouth, where he was treated by lifeguards, who called an ambulance at about 1:20 pm. A spokeswoman for NSW Ambulance … Read more
“General Hospital” actress Sonya Eddy has died at 55. The soap star passed away Monday night, according to her close pal, Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. Spencer took to Instagram to share the sad news, penning a heartfelt tribute beneath a photo of Eddy, which read: “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of ‘General Hospital’ … Read more
Sharon Osbourne was reportedly rushed to the hospital Friday after suffering a medical emergency in California. Sources told TMZ the incident allegedly happened Friday night while the 70-year-old television personality was shooting a paranormal show at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. A rep for the Ventura County Fire Department told the outlet that … Read more
He prepped for surgery — by getting hitched. A Florida teacher who needed an emergency triple bypass three days before his wedding decided to get married in the hospital chapel right away rather than delay his nuptials, according to a report. “So I said, ‘Let’s get married right now. Call the rabbi and get him … Read more
One of the nation’s top hospitals announced on Thursday, Nov. 10, that it is at capacity and is reducing elective surgeries due to an unusually high number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Another nearby hospital is having similar issues. Massachusetts General for Children, located in Boston, said that in the first 10 days of November … Read more
Just when she thought she’d hit rock bottom. A UK tourist in Montenegro sustained severe injuries after falling over 30 feet while taking a cliff-side selfie — only to be left sitting in her own feces by medics. “I can only describe [the hospital] as medieval and grim,” Jenny Birch-Morgan, 61, told the Sun of the … Read more
Roger Foley does not want to die yet — but he claims that the Canadian government is encouraging him to end it all. “I’ve been pressured to do an assisted suicide,” he told The Post, alleging this happened with caretakers at Victoria Hospital, a primarily government-funded center in London, Ontario. “They asked if I want an … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” star Chris Redd is out of the hospital after being sucker-punched in the face outside of New York’s Comedy Cellar. Redd, 37, was attacked by a stranger Wednesday night at the same place he was scheduled to perform, the NYPD told The Post. Following the brutal attack, the comedian was rushed to Bellevue Hospital … Read more
There’s a thin line between good and evil. But for most of 2003, that line was nearly nonexistent between New Jersey critical care nurses Charles Cullen and Amy Loughren. The two were inseparable. Working side-by-side on the graveyard shift at Somerset Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit in Somerset, NJ, Cullen, a seemingly dutiful caregiver, and … Read more
There is no peace in the world of the Miss USA pageant. The organization is being rocked by cheating and favoritism accusations, and contestants aren’t hiding their feelings, as several walked off the stage when Miss Texas, R’Bonney Gabriel, was crowned the new winner. R’Bonney Gabriel/Instagram Several contestants are convinced that R’Bonney was the predetermined … Read more
Hospital rooms, operating rooms and medical equipment are so inadequately cleaned that any patient going into a hospital is at risk of getting a deadly superbug. That’s true even if you’re going for the happiest reason of all, to give birth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data show alarming increases in the … Read more
Children’s hospitals in Louisiana have reported an increase in admissions ahead of the usual winter surge this year. And while COVID-19 is still present, SARS-CoV-2 is not fueling most of the admissions and ER visits, according to data from Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Here are the viruses that pediatricians are seeing pop up most frequently: … Read more
The American singer-songwriter is back in the hospital a week after he fell on stage in St. Louis, according to a statement posted to his Instagram story on Saturday night. He was forced to cancel a planned show in Boston after experiencing breathing problems and stabbing pain, he wrote. “Today I woke up to cracking … Read more
Post Malone’s fall through a stage trap door during a concert last weekend may have resulted in injuries more serious than they first appeared, judging from the performer’s description of extreme pain he was suffering Saturday night that caused him to cancel a concert in Boston at the last minute. The performer posted to fans … Read more
Children’s hospitals in Louisiana are coping with a surge in admissions and ER visits due to a handful of respiratory viruses. While it’s not unusual to see viruses surge as the weather gets colder, it is rare to be dealing with so many at once, leading to hospitals that are brimming with sick kids. “We’ve … Read more
Kate Winslet is ready to get back to work after a hospital visit following a mishap while filming an upcoming project in Croatia. The actress was shooting her titular role in the historical drama film Lee when an on-set accident led to her being taken to a nearby hospital to ensure that she was OK, … Read more
For most patients, the pulse oximeter is a familiar tool from doctor’s office visits. Placed on a finger or the lobe of a patient’s ear, a pulse oximeter is an easy way to quickly measure one’s oxygen saturation (SpO2), which should usually be above 90 percent. But this device may contribute to disparities in care … Read more