It’s a noro-easter. The norovirus, a hyper-contagious stomach bug, is sweeping across the Northeast, causing schools to shutter and citizens to suffer from violent diarrhea and other alarming symptoms. “It is incredibly contagious,” Dr. Alfred Sacchetti from Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, told ABC News. “Just one particle of the … Read more
An Australian shopper was allegedly forced to leave a shopping center by a guard who didn’t approve of her outfit, causing the store to apologize for the incident. When 20-year-old Madison Green went to Dalby Shoppingworld to buy groceries for her grandmother, she was stopped by a female security guard who disapproved of the crop … Read more
Ale, no. Experts are warning that ginger ale — long touted as the cure for an upset stomach — not only lacks any significant health benefits, it could even make your gastrointestinal distress more distressful. The problem stems back to when actual ginger — used as a remedy for tummy trouble since forever, with plenty of modern … Read more
Gobble gobble. With Americans set to consume an average of 3,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday according to the Calorie Control Council, at least a few of us might be left worrying — could our overly-full stomachs actually explode? Yes and no, experts say. “For the vast majority gathering around the Thanksgiving table, a … Read more
A man suffering from a two-year stomach ache shocked doctors who discovered the patient had ingested a Home Depot’s worth of household items, ranging from buttons to earphones. “On carrying out an X-ray, we found lockets, chains, nuts, bolts, earphones, and many other objects inside the stomach,” said Ajmer Singh Kalra, director of the Moga … Read more
Chloe Spitlanic is no stranger to stomach pains, being lactose and fructose intolerant. But when the Melbourne woman was just 22, having recently begun her Master’s degree, the stomach pains began to hint toward something more sinister. While Victoria went into its first Stage 4 lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Spitlanic was dealing with her … Read more
A UK woman thought she was suffering from a stomach bug last month — it turns out she was pregnant with twins. Lucy Shaw, 34, from Staffordshire, unexpectedly gave birth to twin boys on July 5, a British hospital system announced this week. Shaw had what is called a cryptic or invisible pregnancy, which can … Read more
YouTube star Jenny Appleford has never smoked — but the California mom-of-two has terminal lung cancer. Two weeks ago, the 36-year-old was told she had less than a year to live — and she knew she had to break the news to her children. “We understand science, we understand higher power,” Kyle Appleford, Jenny’s spouse, … Read more
The manufacturers of Ozempic and Mounjaro are being sued over claims that the popular weight loss drugs can cause gastroparesis or “stomach paralysis.” The lawsuit was announced on Wednesday. Personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan has filed the lawsuit, a copy of which was provided to The Post, against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly … Read more
This habit quite literally sucks. Amid a sweltering summer, you might subconsciously be sucking in your stomach to create the illusion of a perfectly toned beach body — but experts said it causes a myriad of health hazards. Tensing your tummy and gripping your abs can cause inefficient breathing and a weakened pelvic floor, leading … Read more
Toby Keith is hoping to be on the “road again soon.” The 61-year-old country musician is “feeling good” amid his stomach cancer battle. Keith’s representatives told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he’s “feeling good” and they “are anticipating Toby will be on the road again soon” after more than a year hiatus from the stage. “All of … Read more
Many people around the world turn to ginger ale when they’re feeling sick — but the bubbly drink may not be an effective treatment method, according to medical and nutrition experts. The ginger-flavored soft drink has long been rumored to be a cure for nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses, though it’s unclear why people believe the … Read more
It turns out coffee and olive oil don’t mix well. Starbucks consumers are giving a zero-star review of the coffee giant’s new olive oil-infused drinks with some saying the caffeinated combo isn’t settling well with stomachs. The Seattle-based java company launched the European-inspired line of coffee drinks — dubbed the Oleato line — made with … Read more
A 20-year-old from Scotland is pumped about her jaw-dropping breast reduction surgery, saying she’ll happily walk around her house naked now that a “literal” weight has been lifted from her body. Phoebe Howie recalled feeling low about herself as a child who wore two bras for extra support for her chest, which grew from a … Read more
European health officials issued a warning this week after more than 60 people came down with botulism following a risky weight loss procedure in Turkey. Sixty-seven individuals across Turkey, Germany, Austria and Switzerland contracted botulism between late February and March 10, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Monday. Sixty of … Read more
He put the “cut” in “shortcut.” No beach body, no problem. An enterprising UK man devised an unorthodox way to get toned abs in a flash without doing a single sit-up — by having a six-pack tattooed on his stomach. An Instagram video detailing his hyperrealistic beach body art procedure is currently blowing up online, … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a “serious public health alert,” warning of a nationwide spike in “extensively drug-resistant” shigellosis. The highly contagious bacterial infection attacks the intestines and causes inflammatory, sometimes bloody diarrhea, according to the CDC’s “emergency and preparedness response.” There are about 450,000 shigellosis infections every year in the US, … Read more
This is retched news. Stomach “bugs” are in bloom in the US. Also known as the “stomach flu” (though unrelated to influenza), the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness is typically caused by norovirus infection, prompting days of vomiting, diarrhea and fever in children and adults — which, yes, could even lead to death if not properly … Read more
It was a real stick-to-your-ribs meal. Doctors were flabbergasted after discovering that a four-year-old’s “colicky” pain turned out to be caused by a magnetic bracelet that he’d swallowed. “We present a case of a 4-year-old boy who ingested multiple magnetic beads,” reads the alarming case study, which is slated to be published in February 2023 … Read more
Cat’s got your tongue — but shouldn’t get your hair ties. Veterinarians in South Carolina were flabbergasted when they removed more than three dozen ponytail holders from a cat’s stomach. A Good Samaritan brought the feline, Juliet, and two other cats into the Charleston Animal Society after they noticed the kitties had been left behind … Read more