Cosmetic surgery is booming in the US, with patients shelling out thousands of dollars for liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts and other body-contouring procedures. But the promise of the perfect look can come at a deadly cost. An investigation by KFF Health News and NBC found that cosmetic surgery chains have faced scores of malpractice lawsuits … Read more
A Pennsylvania teen had to be hospitalized after she sustained “life-altering injuries” while attempting the viral “fire-breathing” challenge circulating on social media. Wilmerding Fire Marshal Al Hussey told KDKA that the unnamed 14-year-old girl had tried to “breathe fire” by drinking isopropyl alcohol while in her apartment complex in Pitcairn, Pittsburgh, CBS News reported. The … Read more
Talk about cramping your style. While working out can provide pain relief and quicker reactions, new research shows a significant downside to physical activity during your monthly cycle. It turns out that female athletes not only suffer from worse injuries during their time of the month, but they also take longer to recover. A study … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffered extensive injuries after falling from the Miss Universe 2025 stage last month. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) shared a press release Monday with an update on Henry’s health, as well as further context into the scary incident that involved the 28-year-old. “Dr. Henry suffered a serious fall through an opening on the … Read more
Beware of fowl play. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of celebration — but it’s actually one of the most dangerous holidays on the calendar. It’s all too easy to go from breaking bread to breaking bones. No one knows this better than me. I’ve worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for the last … Read more
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday Peloton Interactive is recalling about 833,000 units of its Original Bike+ Model PL02 after reports that the seat post assembly could break during use, posing a risk of falls and injuries. The consumer safety regulator said the fitness products maker has received three reports of the seat post breaking and detaching during … Read more
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was reportedly stabbed early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis and hospitalized with “critical injuries,” according to TMZ. Sanchez, 38, was in the city to broadcast the Colts’ game against the Raiders for Fox on Sunday. Mark Sanchez is pictured at the Yankees Orioles game in May 2022. Corey Sipkin for … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres has been accused of causing a 2023 car crash, according to a new complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. A woman claims the former talk show host “t-boned” her vehicle at a four-way stop intersection in Santa Barbara County. DeGeneres’ “negligent conduct” allegedly caused or contributed to the plaintiff’s “serious personal injuries,” according to … Read more
Pickleball takes no prisoners. As participation in America’s fastest growing sport proliferates — 19.8 million people played in 2024, a 311% increase since 2021, per the Sports and Fitness Industry Association — so, too, do incidents of injury. “Across the board, there’s an uptick,” Dr. James Gladstone, the chief of sports medicine at NYC’s Mount … Read more
Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE legend Mick Foley, revealed in a recent podcast interview that she had suffered a horrifying injury from a roller coaster ride. Foley appeared on the “Rulebreakers” podcast, hosted by former WWE and All Elite Wrestling star Saraya-Jade Bevis, and discussed the injuries she had sustained after hitting her neck too hard during … Read more
For most Americans, the 4th of July is marked by patriotic celebrations with family and friends — but for some, the festive holiday can end with an unplanned trip to the emergency room. More than 45,000 people visit the ER on July 4 and 5 each year, according to the Pew Research Center — which means Independence … Read more
The terrifying moment a Qantas worker fell 20 feet through a hole in an aerobridge at Sydney Airport has been released. Newly released footage shows customer service representative Olivia Hristovska approaching the side of the aerobridge to look onto the tarmac through the little windows that run along the side. She doesn’t appear to notice … Read more
When Dr. Jim Hotz attended medical school at The Ohio State University, an infectious disease specialist showed his class a slide of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. “And he said, ‘You’ll probably not see another case of tuberculosis in your career,’ ” Hotz, 75, recalled to The Post. “I come down to Georgia, and it … Read more
Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron suffered “devastating injuries” when she was struck by an alleged drunken driver while on her walk in California on Sunday. Lagron, who designs looks for stars such as Selena Gomez, Chrissy Teigen, Kylie Jenner and Ariana Madix, was diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae in her neck and has a “severely damaged … Read more
Oh, the weather outside is frightful — and not needing a trip to the ER would be delightful. Unfortunately, plenty of people end up in the hospital every year due to winter-related injuries, some serious enough to require surgery. Dr. Nicole Stevens, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at NYU Langone, is warning about the most common … Read more
Fasten your seatbelts — earlier! Southwest Airlines announced that it will end cabin service — including providing snacks and beverages —- earlier on its flights to keep flyers and crew safe from potential turbulence injuries. Starting Wednesday, passengers will need to buckle their seatbelts and make sure their seatbacks and trays are in their full … Read more
Jay Leno sure has looked better. The 74-year-old comedian had a black eye, a swollen face and a bandaged wrist as he arrived at the Comedy for Koby event in Beverly Hills on Monday night. Leno, who was sporting an eye patch, told TMZ that he was “holding up fine” before revealing how he got … Read more
Almost everybody dies — violently — in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” But, against all odds, the classic horror movie is still alive and kicking, cutting, slicing and bashing 50 years later. The 1974 film, directed by Tobe Hooper, was made on a shoestring budget of $140,000. And critics were not so taken with the … Read more
Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper training base. In the run-up to the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, we talked with Dr. Mark … Read more
That’s a lot of dog-tor visits. Injuries related to dog walking among American adults and children have surged a whopping 342% over the past two decades, researchers from Johns Hopkins University discovered. Fractures, sprains and head trauma were the most prevalent injuries from 2001 to 2020 for owners of canine fur babies, with the estimated … Read more