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
Mark Volman — founding member of the ’60s rock band The Turtles — has died at age 78. The musician passed away on Sept. 5 following a “brief, unexpected illness” in Nashville, Tenn., his rep said in a statement to People. Mark Volman of The Turtles performs on the Happy Together Tour 2023 at Mayo Center … Read more
Jose Cruz is delivering the change he wants to see in the world — one hug at a time. The bear of a Brooklynite is the mastermind behind the one-man “World Needs Love Tour,” a viral mission to spread kindness and support to New Yorkers — something he knows the greatest city in the world could use … Read more
Cabin fever? A British Airways flight devolved into pure “pandemonium” after passengers and crew fell ill, prompting hazmat-suited workers to swarm the plane after an emergency landing. “It was definitely a flight from hell,” Melanie Wells, 61, told Kennedy News while recounting the ill-fated trip, which occurred during a flight from London, UK, to Egypt. … Read more
Tired all the time? It might be in your DNA. A new study has uncovered striking genetic differences in people suffering from a devastating illness that causes extreme exhaustion, chronic pain and brain fog that can last for months, years or even decades. Researchers are calling the discovery a “wakeup call” that could finally shift … Read more
They came for blood — and left behind something worse. Thousands of people in China have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus, triggering the country’s most aggressive public health response since COVID and stoking fears of a potential pandemic. Now, US health officials are urging travelers to take extra precautions not just in China, but … Read more
A luxury cruise turned into a floating disaster when over 140 passengers became ill on a Royal Caribbean voyage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 134 of 3,914 passengers and seven crew members aboard the Navigator of the Seas reported symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea during a voyage … Read more
Rod Stewart has canceled several more upcoming concerts for health reasons. The legendary rocker, 80, announced Saturday that he’s canceling four shows and postponing two in Nevada and California on his One Last Time Tour this month after being diagnosed with the flu. “I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June … Read more
“Floribama Shore” star Kirk Medas has passed away. He was 33. Aimee Hall, who starred alongside Medas on the popular MTV reality show, announced the tragic news on Facebook on Friday, May 2. “We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart — Kirk,” Hall, 32, wrote. “I was at the beach when I felt … Read more
“Floribama Shore” star Kirk Medas has been fighting for his life on a ventilator for over two weeks as his castmates asked for prayers amid the severe health battle. Medas, who appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021, was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis and was hospitalized in intensive care on April 18, according … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve known “Bianca” since high school. She’s my neighbor and godmother to my son. I consider her a sister, and we travel and spend holidays together. Our families get along well. A month ago, my body started aching all over. I have been feeling sick, and my doctor is trying to figure out … Read more
King Charles III has shared rare personal reflections on his cancer battle in a message thanking “all those who support cancer patients and their loved ones.” The 76-year-old monarch wrote a letter posted on the royal family’s website Wednesday ahead of a reception hosted by the king and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace for “representatives … Read more
They’re a recipe for an abdominal apocalypse. While food poisoning can have many sources, certain foods can make mealtime seem like playing intestinal roulette. A new survey by Consumer Reports has named the 10 riskiest foods in the US based on their recalls and track record of making people sick. A depiction of E. coli. … Read more
Lil Nas X has been hospitalized for partial face paralysis. The 26-year-old singer shared an Instagram video from the hospital Monday of himself struggling to move the right side of his face while smiling at the camera. “And when I smile, this is me doing a full smile right now, by the way,” said Nas, … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday after a second elementary school-aged child who was not vaccinated died from a measles-related illness. Ahead of a “Make America Healthy Again” tour across southwestern US, Kennedy said in a social media post that he was in Gaines County to comfort the families who have buried two young … Read more
A brand of coffee creamer has been recalled after the manufacturer “received complaints of spoilage and illness” from customers who used the product. More than 12,500 cases of two International Delight coffee creamer varieties sold at stores in 31 states — including Florida, Texas and New York — were recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Select … Read more
A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions. Researchers at University College Dublin conducted a review of 21 children who became ill between 2009 and 2024 after consuming a “slush ice drink.” A vast majority of the children, none of whom had preexisting medical conditions, became ill within an hour … Read more
Every day, Dora Dantzler-Wright and her colleagues distribute overdose reversal drugs on the streets of Chicago. They hold training sessions on using them and help people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction return to their jobs and families. They work closely with the federal government through an agency that monitors their productivity, connects them … Read more
When a virus is going to war on your body, a “flu bomb” might be the answer to blasting it out. So says Australian alternative health care advocate Barbara O’Neill, whose recipe has gone viral down under — and beyond. The easy-to-make mixture requires just seven ingredients, she promises that drinking it daily can shorten … Read more