An Australian OnlyFans and TikTok star was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis after attempting a “water fast from Reddit.” Mikaela Testa — who recently came under fire for complaining she was “dying to go home” because her European vacation was too hard — announced her diagnosis to her 935,000 Instagram followers and warned them … Read more
It’s safe to say he fumbled the bag. A UK man named Ryan was mortified after his pregnant wife aired the questionable contents of the hospital bag he packed for her — which included shower gel, a T-shirt with a movie character and a whistle. The woman chronicled the literal grab-bag in a TikTok video … Read more
Your best friend’s voice on the phone. Crashing waves at the beach. Music festivals and the roar of the subway. Sound makes the world go ’round. If you’ve noticed that you can’t hear as well as you used to — for example, your dining companions sound muffled in restaurants or you find yourself increasing the … Read more
Haute is taking an unhealthy turn. Not looking so hot is fashion’s hottest look thanks to “hospital gown” couture. “Some outfits just make me feel like I’m that b- -ch,” said Izzy, a content creator, while rocking emergency room-inspired wear from bohemian clothier, Free People. TikTok users were shocked to learn that Izzy’s outfit wasn’t an actual … Read more
Jewish doctors alarmed by “rampant” antisemitism and even violence at health-care institutions in the US have launched their own national advocacy group to combat the hatred in medicine. Thousands of medical professionals from across the country have joined the new American Jewish Medical Association to stand up for Jews, the group recently told The Post. “It’s fundamentally scary … Read more
You know that nature’s call is, well, natural — but that doesn’t mean it’s always welcome. When the urge to hit the bathroom becomes too frequent, it can feel annoying or even downright embarrassing. However, frequent urination is surprisingly common — and not talked about enough. The health issue affects as many as 30% of … Read more
A UK woman married her fiancé in hospital after learning he was seriously ill — and he died just 34 hours later. Rosie Dack, 25, married late husband Ryan, 25, in Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on June 25, 2023, after he was given a week to live. The pair planned the wedding in just … Read more
Scalpels down, knives out. Three chefs from New York hospitals competed head-to-head in a three-course, “Top Chef”-style cooking competition Wednesday in front of a live audience at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in Lower Manhattan. The stakes were high. The winner received an all-expenses-paid trip to Napa. Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson — a “Top … Read more
Eight NYC hospitals earned a “D” for patient safety in a report card released Wednesday by a health care watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group bestowed poor grades upon St. Barnabas Hospital and the Montefiore Medical Center Einstein and Moses campuses in the Bronx; NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn; St. John’s … Read more
New research is sounding the alarm about the cleanliness of hospital bathrooms. Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles, and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals in Scotland, according to a study presented at a conference this week for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases specialists. Gender-neutral toilets … Read more
There’s no place like home — and now hospitals are starting to recognize that as well. For generations, we’ve been told that the best place to be when we are sick is in the hospital. But now, telemedicine, remote monitoring and frequent visits from nurses are allowing hospitals like NYU Langone to be at the … Read more
A trial for the world’s first-ever mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma is underway in the UK. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Around 100,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Hundreds of patients are currently testing the vaccines, which are custom-made for … Read more
A student has told of the reality of living with an excruciating condition which leaves her permanently aroused — and has ruined her life. Student Scarlet Kaitlin Wallen, 21, has persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) — a condition which causes uncontrollable arousal. Her symptoms started at the age of six — when she began to … Read more
Boys and girls aged under five are becoming so ill from vaping they are ending up in hospital – with a 733% increase over four years in under 20s needing treatment. Last year, there were 50 admissions to hospital for vaping related disorders involving children – including 11 aged four or under. In 2020, no … Read more
Can hospitals see a bad moon a-risin’? It’s long been a superstition within the medical community that nights of a full moon bring an unwelcome and unpredictable surge in emergency room chaos in hospitals across the country. “Everybody talks about it,” Dr. John Becher of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and formerly AtlantiCare in Atlantic … Read more
Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where he had been admitted due to a blood clot. Bueno, 34, said being showered with affection by therapy dogs Vida and Lu reminded him of his own dog back home. “It’s great to have someone that loves you more … Read more
A British mom was left “absolutely terrified” after learning that the newborn baby she was caring for in the hospital was not actually her own child. The shocking incident occurred last September at a hospital in Dorset, England where Maisie Beth, 22, had given birth to her daughter, Isabelle. Beth says she only realized the … Read more
Elisabeth Linde never dreamed of her wedding like most little girls growing up. She didn’t fantasize about saying “I Do” in a big poofy dress. She didn’t get lost in thoughts about riding off into happily ever after in a horse-drawn carriage. The Long Island resident did, however, always envision her father, Stuart, at her … Read more
Effectively transplanting an organ from an animal to a human may sound like something that could happen when pigs fly. However, 62-year-old Rick Slayman was sent home from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, two weeks after having a successful organ transplant with a genetically modified pig kidney, according to a hospital press release. The … Read more
A Texas man miraculously survived a complicated medical ordeal — beating the 4% odds doctors reportedly gave him. The tribulations of Steven Spinale, a father in his late 30s, were brought on by his attempt to remove an ingrown hair from his groin area, according to the Daily Mail. He ended up in a medically … Read more