A mother has issued a warning to other parents after her son came home from daycare with a common illness that left her with a glass stent in her eye. Talitha Akamarmoi, from the NSW Central Coast, was in the middle of COVID lockdowns. Her son was still going to daycare as she was an … Read more
Santa may want to invest in some health insurance for his reindeer. A symptom known as the “Rudolph Sign” can be indicative of a larger infection in humans, and it’s especially common in the colder months. Of course, there’s no bright, glowing capacity to guide a sleigh, but the Rudolph Sign is marked by a … Read more
Elton John’s eye problems have gone from bad to worse. At Sunday night’s charity gala premiere of his production “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical,” the 77-year-old musician revealed that he’s lost his eyesight after developing an infection. “As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight,” … Read more
Elton John is giving an update on his vision problems. The EGOT winner, 77, revealed in an interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” on Monday that he can’t see out of his right eye after developing an infection over the summer, which has affected his ability to make new music. “It’s been a … Read more
Queen Camilla is set to return to public-facing duties after she was forced to pull the plug on several royal engagements following a chest infection. The royal, 77, will attend a Booker Prize reception at Clarence House Tuesday, however she will meet with guests for a shorter period of time than originally planned. She will … Read more
Kate Middleton is set to make an appearance at the annual Festival of Remembrance on Sunday. On Saturday, the Princess of Wales, 42, will join her husband Prince William, also 42, and other royal family members for the event at Royal Albert Hall, per Buckingham Palace. The following day, Middleton will participate in the royals’ traditional appearance … Read more
Queen Camilla has withdrawn from all royal engagements slated for this week as she battles a chest infection, Buckingham Palace has announced. The royal, 77, is now set to take a “short period of rest” as advised by doctors, as she remains at home under the watchful eye of doctors. “Her Majesty The Queen is … Read more
Adele is suffering from partial hearing loss after contracting a painful ear infection. The “Easy On Me” hitmaker, 36, told the crowd at her Las Vegas concert Friday that the temporary pain has been the worst she’s ever experienced — even “worse than childbirth.” “I actually have an ear infection, which is actually pretty grim. … Read more
A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more
Scientists are warning of a new virus discovered in China that spreads to humans through tick bites, with the potential to cause problems in the brain. Wetland virus (WELV) was initially detected in a 61-year-old man who reported being bit by ticks at a park in a large wetland in northern China. The unidentified patient … Read more
Elton John, famous for his attention-grabbing eyewear, is facing a different kind of vision challenge that glasses won’t fix. The spectacularly spectacled Rocket Man has revealed he has been battling a serious optic infection that has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes. “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe … Read more
He paid the ultimate p-rice. Doctors in Lebanon say they treated a 38-year-old man who got an unusual bacterial infection in his penis after eating rice and having “vigorous intercourse” with his wife. The incident — “the first case in literature describing such an entity” — was detailed this month in the Annals of Medicine … Read more
An elderly man in Japan developed a fatal bacterial infection after taking a probiotic as part of his treatment for severe COVID-19. The unidentified patient was first brought to the emergency room after being discovered on the floor of his home. He had a history of colon cancer, chest pain, high blood pressure and pancreatic … Read more
Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is part of the herpes family of viruses. It spreads through body fluids like blood, saliva and urine, and it’s usually harmless in healthy people. Around a third … Read more
A critically ill Connecticut woman has been treated for the same life-threatening, flesh-eating infection that is plaguing Japan. The American patient was admitted to her local hospital after experiencing symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate and low blood pressure. Subsequent medical scans showed fluid buildup in the patient’s lungs as well … Read more
With the arrival of a new, highly contagious fungal infection in NYC, health experts are sharing what you need to know to keep yourself safe. An unidentified NYC man in his 30s was diagnosed with the first US-reported case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), a rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm. Details of his … Read more
Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm — the first reported case in the US. “Healthcare providers should be aware that Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII [TMVII] is the latest in a group of severe skin infections to have now … Read more
The “Celebration” tour just got a tad more celebratory. Madonna revealed new details about her battle with a bacterial infection while performing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Monday. “I would call in every other day and ask [my doctor] why I didn’t have any energy, when was my energy going to come … Read more
A Texas high school teacher who had all four of her limbs amputated after they turned black and became “mummified” following a seemingly routine infection says she’s choosing to be happy, despite the horrifying ordeal. Sherri Moody, 51, who taught students in Deer Park outside Houston, started feeling what she thought was a cold coming … Read more
Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said. Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. issued the recall after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered a “lack of sterility assurance” at the manufacturing facility, according to a notice posted on the agency’s website. The … Read more