For the first time, Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York. The disease, which has only ever been confirmed six times, sent a 67-year-old Suffolk County man to the hospital and has killed two others. Experts say there are likely more cases of the tick-borne virus that haven’t been identified. Lone star tick adult … Read more
Were they suffering from cabin fever? An American Airlines flight from the US to Italy had to make an emergency landing after flight attendants fell ill due to a mysterious odor onboard. Flight 719 had been traveling from Rome to Philadelphia on July 25, when six out of the nine flight attendants began to feel … Read more
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has put lettuce in the spotlight as investigators examine a possible link to Taco Bell, raising concerns among consumers about whether it’s still safe to eat fresh greens. While investigators have not identified a specific product or supplier as the source of the outbreak, interviews with sick patients have repeatedly pointed to lettuce … Read more
Sam Altman’s right-hand woman at OpenAI, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave – just as the artificial intelligence giant is gearing up for its IPO. The No. 2 executive said on X that her medical issue, a neuroimmune condition, had worsened and her recovery timeline would be … Read more
A common illness has turned one teen’s whole world upside down. Kaydin Baldwin from Kerrville Texas, was 13 when she contracted the flu — a disease that somewhere between 32 and 57 million people had between October and the end of May, according to the CDC. But her condition turned dire, leading to 117 days … Read more
Tammy Peterson says her husband, author and podcast superstar Dr. Jordan Peterson, is suffering a “neurological injury,” which has taken him out of the spotlight. The clinical psychologist and young man whisperer stepped away from recording his popular YouTube show and podcast recently, prompting questions from fans. His family told The Post he is primarily … Read more
Jon Marks, a radio host on 97.5 The Fanatic, said he felt like “a real idiot” for saying Sixers star Joel Embiid was faking an illness a few hours before Philadelphia’s game against the Rockets on Thursday. Embiid had emergency surgery for an appendicitis after he was added to the injury report with an illness … Read more
Not all that glitters is gold. Actually, the stuff lining the bottom of your craft drawer is likely bronze — and potentially deadly. Considering how difficult it is to clean glitter out of a rug, it’s no stretch to imagine the challenge of removing it from the lungs. But that’s exactly the kind of task a … Read more
Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more
“Lizzie McGuire” and “Revenge of the Nerds” star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, with his family confirming that he took his own life amid a battle with bipolar disorder. “We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” his older brother Keith Carradine told Deadline. “It is … Read more
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced the news in a statement on the band’s official website on Friday. Bamonte passed away at home following a “short … Read more
Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. Approximately 3.3 million people in the United States currently have the syndrome, with about one in four people confined to their bed at … Read more
Jessie James Decker is fighting a mysterious illness. The 37-year-old country singer opened up about her health in a series of Instagram stories, sharing she hasn’t been feeling well the past few days. In a story posted last night, Jessie can be seen sitting in a hot tub, with the words, adding the caption: “Feeling a … Read more
Liev Schreiber was spotted out in New York City on Wednesday, days after he was rushed to the hospital due to a mysterious health scare. The actor, 58, wore a blue beanie with a matching sweater, a black shirt and pants. Schreiber sported a scruffy beard while with his wife, Taylor Neisen, whom he tied … Read more
Jelly Roll hit a breaking point on his music tour. During the Australia leg of his tour, the country star admitted he has reached one of the lowest points he’s faced in years while thousands of miles away from his family and support system. The 40-year-old singer, born Jason Bradley DeFord, spoke candidly during an appearance … Read more
A popular influencer has come under fire after partying while infected with a contagious illness. U.K content creator Madeleine White headed to a rave in Orlando, Flordia, with ‘pink eye’ – better known as conjunctivitis in Australia. On Saturday, White posted a ‘Get ready with me’ video on her TikTok, showing her 5.1 million followers how … Read more
The Stray Cats have canceled their U.S. tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s ongoing health issues. On Tuesday, Setzer and the band — who were scheduled to kick off their fall tour this past weekend and play through the end of November — took to social media to share the news with their fans. “I’m heartbroken to … Read more
Legendary ‘60s beauty icon Brigitte Bardot was reportedly rushed to the hospital with an unknown illness. Citing French media outlets, the Daily Mail reported Thursday that the French former actress, 91, came down with a “serious illness” during a stay at her Saint-Tropez home. The retired actress and model was rushed to a hospital in … Read more
Diane Keaton’s friend is giving new insight into the Hollywood legend’s death. After Keaton’s family revealed Wednesday that she died of pneumonia, her pal told TMZ that the “First Wives Club” actress was battling “an unnamed illness” before she passed on Oct. 11. The friend added that Keaton’s death was “not a shock” to them. … Read more
Ron Dean, who was best known for his roles in “Risky Business” and “The Breakfast Club,” has passed away. He was 87. The actor died at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, Oct. 5, his partner, Maggie Neff, told TMZ Wednesday. Although the cause of death is unclear at this time, Neff said he’d been fighting … Read more