Sometimes medical advice goes in one ear and out the other. We chug our beloved hot morning beverage of choice, potentially putting our throats at risk for long-term tissue damage. And who among us hasn’t picked a booger, even though it can irritate the sensitive lining of the nose, trigger bleeding and introduce bacteria into … Read more
A San Diego woman’s life changed forever after surgery left her with no blood circulation to her limbs –– leading to doctors amputating her arms and legs. Leslie Caoili, 41, of Spring Valley, had gone for a routine heart checkup in May when doctors found she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection, a … Read more
A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more
A woman who woke up with “gym” aches was struck down by a sudden paralysis, caused by a rare condition. Charlie Wilson, 38, was living a “completely normal” life working in Magaluf, Mallorca, before she lost movement in both legs, her left arm, and neck. She broke out in lumps all over her body, but … Read more
For some, the dreaded “uniboob” isn’t just a side effect of a too-tight sports bra or a fashion mishap that resolves once you get home. In rare cases, it’s a real medical condition that can alter the natural shape of the chest, sometimes merging what are typically two distinct breasts into a single, continuous mound. … Read more
Botched twice, blissed out the third time. After two breast augmentations left her uncomfortable, disappointed and scrambling for answers, a California woman says she finally got the results she’d been chasing — and now she’s warning other women not to rush into surgery without doing serious homework. “Looking back, I would have scheduled multiple consultations … Read more
Achoo fly? One Greek woman’s close encounter with a family of sheep bot flies is nothing to sneeze at. It all started next to a field of grazing sheep in Greece, where an unidentified 58-year-old was working outdoors in the dry September heat. She “noticed numerous flies swarming around her face,” according to a new … Read more
Going under the table below the belt? The infamous “liquid BBL” procedure that killed an OnlyFans model and Kim Kardashian-lookalike in 2023 is back in the spotlight this month, as the Florida woman who administered the lethal injection was convicted in March of felony involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license. According to the … Read more
Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green (@kyra212green) warned her more than … Read more
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
Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The study, published earlier this month in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that some endurance athletes over the age of 50 experienced potentially dangerous … Read more
One hell of a haircut. Doctors in Pune, India, recently operated on a 10-year-old girl to remove a 10-oz. hairball, equivalent in size to a roll of paper towels, from her stomach. The child was diagnosed with “Rapunzel syndrome,” a rare digestive disorder caused by the compulsion to pull out and consume one’s own hair. … Read more
She may not have to sleep with one eye open — but she sure is walking around that way. After moving from Florida to New Jersey, 28-year-old Lydia August found a new neurologist to administer the Botox injections she relies on to treat her severe migraines. Everything seemed to be Botox as usual until a … Read more
A Los Angeles woman claims that a session with a celebrity aesthetician — whose clients have included Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez — left her face “burned, scarred and irreparably damaged.” Victoria Nelson said in viral TikTok and Instagram posts that she had been seeing Sonya Dakar in her Beverly Hills clinic for … Read more
A young man is now locked in a nightmare after his livelihood was stolen by negligent doctors. Jonathan Buckelew, 34, has been awarded a staggering $75 million in damages after multiple physicians failed to diagnose his life-threatening stroke, leaving him paralyzed from head to toe for the rest of his life. Jonathan was rushed to … Read more
Side effects from GLP-1s can vary, but one lesser-known reported outcome of the popular weight-loss medications is hair loss or thinning. Some hairstylists have confirmed an uptick in clients who complain about losing hair while on weight-loss journeys. This includes Ashley DiMatteo, owner of Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Westchester, New York, and Briana Delvecchio, a color … Read more
Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, is speaking out about her journey with endometriosis. Alexis, who has been married to the 75-year-old rock legend since 2015, struggled with debilitating symptoms, misdiagnoses and failed surgeries for years before later discovering that she was suffering from the frequently misunderstood condition in which tissue similar to the lining … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] A travel nurse is sharing her two-ingredient quick fix for blocked bowels, claiming the hot mocktail is the “ultimate poop hack.” It’s a common requirement for patients to have a successful bowel movement before being discharged from the hospital — an evacuation before exit, if you will. … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” /] After a devastating injury, a Nashville man is pleading with others to steer clear of the chiropractor. Last year, Tyler Stanton endured “the worst pain I had ever experienced in my life,” a hospital stay, and the beginning of an ongoing struggle that has left him unable to … Read more
It’s enough to make anyone re-coil in horror. An influencer who was suffering from cold systems was horrified after doctors discovered a metal spring in her lungs from a prior operation. “They said that I could die at any second,” Ekaterina Badulina, 34, told local media while detailing the surgical straggler, Jam Press reported. The … Read more