The Denver Broncos’ field wasn’t the most interesting place that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford popped up on Sunday. That would be the MTV VMAs—although Stafford wasn’t there in person. Instead, he and his wife, Kelly, made a surprise cameo on the “Patient Zero” music video that Taylor Swift debuted. Matthew and Kelly appear … Read more
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a condition known as ectopic teeth. However, a 16-year-old boy in India developed an ectopic tooth in a highly unusual place, which doctors are calling a first ever in the world in a case study of the atypical … Read more
Tom Brady’s high-profile separation from supermodel ex-wife Gisele Bundchen left its mark on the future Hall of Fame quarterback — both mentally and physically. A former Buccaneers coach said the crumbling relationship physically affected Brady to the point that he appeared “like a cancer patient” in 2022, according to an except from Lars Anderson’s upcoming … Read more
As AI continues to alter our world, it’s quite literally changing the face of cosmetic surgery. Experts note that prospective patients are increasingly running their faces through artificial intelligence software to “looksmax” their appearance, then asking surgeons to mimic the unreal results. “More patients are bringing in AI-generated images during the consultation process,” board-certified plastic … Read more
Is your doctor leaving you on read? A new study suggests that the secret to getting your provider to respond may come down to something as simple as how you write your patient portal message. Researchers found that using one phrase in particular could significantly boost your chances of hearing back, especially from the person … Read more
Has he finally won the battle of the bulge? A North Carolina man who claims to have the world’s smallest penis might’ve finally gotten a happy ending — he says his recent enlargement procedure was a big success. Michael Phillips, 38, told TMZ that he underwent the operation on Monday in North Carolina, where doctors … Read more
A woman suffering from debilitating perimenopause symptoms says her doctor agreed to prescribe hormone replacement therapy — only after her husband confirmed how bad things had gotten. The woman said she spent years seeking help for a range of symptoms that were so severe they began to affect her marriage, but her doctors repeatedly dismissed … Read more
He’s cashing in on his endowment fund. A North Carolina man who dubbed his sex appendage as the “world’s smallest penis” might finally get a happy ending — he has a date set for an enhancement operation that’s being financed by crowd donations. Michael Phillips, owner of alleged “world’s smallest penis,” claims he’s undergoing a … Read more
A Melbourne grandmother has been left permanently disfigured after hospital staff mixed her up with another patient with the same first name. Debra Buchanan was admitted to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sunshine Hospital for a routine procedure to remove a cancerous skin tag from her pelvic area on January 23. Instead, … Read more
What a trip. After a decade of cognitive and functional decline, an 80-year-old patient with advanced Alzheimer’s disease showed remarkable signs of recovery. All it took was a single dose of an experimental hallucinogen to get her speaking more than she had in years — and that’s just the top of the list of her … Read more
“Patient zero” isn’t exactly the title you want attached to your travel itinerary. But that’s the grim distinction Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord now holds after authorities identified him as the first case in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. The 70-year-old birdwatcher and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord, 69, had toured an Argentinian … Read more
New York’s moms-to-be are itching to deliver there. But for one woman, the itching didn’t stop when she got home. After a successful scheduled Cesarean birth — her second at the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns at 68th and York — one woman claims she came home with a flea infestation that would require … Read more
Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects are still visible — from widespread hybrid work schedules to declining student performance. Add another wrinkle to the list — new prescriptions for ADHD medicine have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic, especially among younger adults. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is … Read more
Art imitated life during Eric Dane’s guest appearance on “Brilliant Minds.” The 53-year-old actor, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), played a firefighter with the same disease during Monday’s episode of the NBC medical drama. The show’s creator, Michael Grassi, told USA Today that Dane filming the scene where his character, Matthew Rimati, comes … Read more
A dying cancer patient has married his girlfriend after strangers rallied to organize an emotional ceremony at his hospice bedside. Karl Marsh, 52, had hoped to wed Sarah, 42, at a registry office but the couple changed their plans when his health deteriorated. Marsh, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer in May last year, is … Read more
Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more
A New Hampshire man is resuming dialysis after living with a gene-edited pig kidney for a record 271 days, doctors said Monday. His experience is helping researchers in their quest for animal-to-human transplants. Tim Andrews, 67, had the organ removed on Oct. 23 because its function was declining, according to Mass General Brigham. Tim Andrews, 67, had … Read more
Eric Dane is exploring his journey with ALS in a new TV role. The “Euphoria” star, who announced his diagnosis with the neurodegenerative disease earlier this year, is set to guest star as a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” next month. Dane, 52, will appear in the ninth … Read more
Victoria Garcia is in the advanced stages of dementia, and doesn’t speak much at all. She is being cared for at home in Dapto south of Sydney by her husband Antonio, whom she met when they were teenagers in Spain more than 60 years ago, and her daughter Cecilia Leha. Leha said her mother now … Read more
Well, she didn’t see that coming. A woman is going viral on TikTok after revealing a botched Botox treatment left her with one working eye. Lydia August (@lydiaaugust), who’s been using Botox for years to treat chronic migraines, shared her frustrating experience in a series of videos. August shared the reaction to her latest round … Read more