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
Paula Abdul announced that her upcoming Canadian tour is canceled because of health issues. The singer and dancer, 62, shared the news in a statement via Instagram on Wednesday. “It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained,” she wrote. “In an effort … Read more
Nev Schulman nearly died recently after getting into a bike accident. The “Catfish” host, 39, posted an Instagram on Saturday with details about the accident, in which he broke his neck, and photos of his brutal injuries. He explained that on Monday he was on his bike heading to his son’s school to pick him … Read more
Slow your roll — researchers are sounding the alarm about a “remarkable” rise in electric bike and e-scooter injuries across the US. E-bike injuries have been doubling annually, from 750 recorded in 2017 to a staggering 23,500 in 2022. E-scooter injuries spiked from 8,500 to a whopping 56,800 in the same five-year period, according to … Read more
Princess Anne has returned home after spending a total of five days in the hospital with head injuries following a horse-related incident last weekend. The Princess Royal, 73, was concussed and experienced subsequent memory loss after she was struck by a horse on the grounds of her Gatcombe Park estate. The royal — who is King … Read more
A Georgia-based neurosurgeon is sharing an important step to take when you check into an Airbnb. “The one thing that you can do to prevent injury to you or a loved one is to go around the house and identify where all the stairs are, especially if you’re taking an older individual with you,” Dr. … Read more
Immediately after Monday’s solar eclipse, the number of people searching Google for eye-related injuries jumped while one doctor in New York City says she treated a surge of patients with eye pain. “I had several patients come in panicking saying ‘I don’t want to go blind,’” Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a New York City-based double board-certified doctor … Read more
Did you ever try seven minutes in heaven during high school? A summer holiday pastime most of us cringe at the memory of. But, something was thrilling about the privacy (cupboard), new location (friend’s parent’s basement) and new sensations (surprising tongue techniques) associated with those early experiences, even if they were more clammy than steamy. … Read more
With this weekend’s release of “The Exorcist: Believer,” filmgoers will once again witness young, possessed girls blaspheming, shrieking and levitating as their parents try to wrest a godless demon from their bodies. What they likely won’t see, however, is their fellow audience members fainting, vomiting and fleeing the theater in terror. That chaotic scene was … Read more
Rollin’ through stop signs? New research has connected the rise of pot culture to a near 500% increase in traffic-related injuries in Canada over 12 years — especially since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018, the University of Ottawa and partners said. Their study was published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. “Our … Read more
She is ruing this ruff day. Proud pet owner Abby Hay, 28, claims she was left with life-changing injuries after she tripped over her chihuahua, Rue, while walking upstairs in June 2020. Her beloved dog was playing on the steps as she was going up — she tried to step over the pooch while wearing … Read more
Might there be an answer to the cruel twist of fate that has shocked Shohei Ohtani’s season? After the two-way megastar tore his UCL on Wednesday night, preventing him from pitching again this season, fans are searching for an explanation — and some are feeling confident in an unorthodox one. One baseball YouTuber, “Baseball Doesn’t … Read more
Everybody likes to be scared on a thrill-ride, but nobody wants to be scared for their life. Such was the case for Florida real estate broker Eve Brock when she and her boyfriend’s nine-year-old son boarded the Spin Out at Florida State Fair in Tampa, Fla. — one of a series of mishaps on rollercoasters and … Read more
An Australian university student who plunged nearly 20 feet from a balcony while on a European trip, is now stranded overseas after sustaining life-threatening injuries from the fall. Sydney man Jacob Konaraki was selected by his university to go on an overseas excursion to Greece for an archaeology dig. After the experience concluded, he decided … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Surviving a freak car fire last year somehow didn’t stop 72-year-old comedian Jay Leno. Apparently, neither did a dangerous motorcycle accident that left him with several broken bones. … Read more
Actor Jeremy Renner will have to undergo multiple surgeries for the “extensive” injuries he suffered when his snowplow ran over one of his legs at his Nevada home on Sunday. The injury to the 51-year-old Marvel star will require two surgeries to repair, CNN reported Monday. It’s unclear if both procedures had been completed by … Read more
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner lost a significant amount of blood New Year’s Day before he was airlifted to the hospital after his snowplow accidentally ran over one of his legs at his home in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. A neighbor who is a doctor managed to rush to the aid of the “Hawkeye” star. After fixing … Read more
Here’s on way to ensure you have a happy and healthy XXXmas. A UK doctor is raising eyebrows across social media after warning people of the dangers of masturbating with ornaments come Christmas time — which is apparently an actual trend. “It is not advisable to masturbate with Christmas ornaments,” Dr. Sarah Welsh, a gynecologist told NeedToKnow.Online. She was … Read more