A man who lost three of his fingers in a freak accident has gotten a helping hand. Leo Goodale, a 44-year-old chef from Great Hale, Lincolnshire, England spent his life savings of $12,603 on prosthetics after he lost his in a power tool accident three years ago while chopping wood. Goodale said he was using … Read more
Who will watch the throne? Another member of the royal family is reportedly taking some time off from their public duties as Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to recover from their respective surgeries. Prince Edward, 59, is taking “a short break from public duties after his trips overseas in January to South Africa and … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning after nearly 100 Americans died from cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic. Ninety-three U.S. citizens died of complications from cosmetic surgery in that country between 2009 to 2022, according to the CDC. The deaths have increased in recent years with more than half occurring … Read more
A UK mom of two lost half her thigh — and endured 55 surgeries — after a small scratch from a fishing line became infected. Now, she’s begging doctors to remove her right leg altogether. “I’m sick of spending my life in [the] hospital,” Michelle Milton, 40, lamented to SWNS. Her ordeal began during a … Read more
This guy is making the cut. A 21-year-old Missouri man is being applauded for getting a vasectomy at 20 to make sure that his “super fertile” wife doesn’t get pregnant — especially since they both live in his parents’ basement and already have one child together, Kennedy News reported. Tristan Denholm said he was just … Read more
Prince William has been spotted leaving the hospital where his wife, Kate Middleton, is continuing to recover following her planned abdominal surgery. News of the Princess of Wales’s medical procedure came to light Wednesday in an official statement from Kensington Palace. While the surgery was “successful,” she will remain at The London Clinic for 10 … Read more
Talk about going out on a limb. A 29-year-old influencer who underwent the “world’s most painful operation” to become 2 inches taller is in so much pain that he can’t sleep, Jam Press reported. Yeferson Cossio, from Antioquia, northwest of Bogota, Colombia, went from being 5-foot-8 to 6 feet tall after doctors stretched his legs. … Read more
For this big-breasted model, plastic surgery is nothing but a bust. A Florida influencer once known for having the “biggest breasts in the US” is urging women to think twice about getting surgery, saying she regrets her multiple boob jobs and other cosmetic procedures. Neyleen Ashley, 34, had nine plastic surgeries in a bid to boost … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
Vickie Thompson had only a few blissful hours with her newborn son, Charlie, when the seemingly impossible revealed itself. On August 12, Charlie was born seemingly as any baby should. Thompson, 36, had just enough time to begin bonding and feeding when Charlie’s body apparently began to shut down. Unable to awaken the sleeping baby, … Read more
Her body is a wonderland — and it took a cool $36,000 to build. After all, who needs a brand-new home to live in, when you can buy a body to die for instead? That was Scarlet Black’s rationale when the blond decided to blow her entire life savings — funds she had set aside to … Read more
Charlie Robison, the country music singer and songwriter who died Sunday at the age of 59, once claimed medical malpractice abruptly ended his music career. According to court documents obtained by the San Antonio Express-News, the Texas singer sued Dr. Christian Stallworth in September 2018 for gross negligence and battery. He alleged he suffered permanent … Read more
Jennifer Barlow thought she was suffering from a bad knee sprain — then, she went septic. She had just returned to Atlanta from her vacation in the Bahamas in January when she started to feel weak and experiencing swelling in her right knee. “It was so swollen — it was at least three times the … Read more
They’ve spent a small fortune getting all dolled up. Hardcore Barbiecore enthusiasts Daisy and Dolly Simpson, 26-year-old twins from the UK, have shelled out over $200,000 to have their boobs ballooned, butts boosted, noses narrowed and vaginas reimagined all in an effort to look less like themselves and more like the perfectly sculpted plastic icon. “Before we … Read more
Good news for doctors looking to cut appendectomies out of their schedules. A new study — conducted by Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute and published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery — found that most patients who receive antibiotics for appendicitis rather than surgery have successful long-term outcomes, but some may require surgery later on. Appendectomies … Read more
Erin Barnett has opened up about her years-long battle to get a hysterectomy. The former Love Island Australia and I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! contestant finally underwent the surgery in June, having suffered by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and severe endometriosis since she was 14. The now-28-year-old was diagnosed with both conditions when doctors removed a three-liter cyst from … Read more
Eye can’t believe this surgery nightmare. A nearsighted bride walked down the aisle in sheer agony, feeling as though “shards of glass” were piercing her eyeballs, after she elected to undergo laser eye surgery in the hopes of improving her vision. Now, the once bubbly blond is racked with chronic pain — unyielding discomfort she … Read more
Scientists have created an artificial knee implant that’s customized to a patient’s leg using 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant preserves a person’s existing knee joint. David Tarbet, 55, was among the first to receive the implant, known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) plate. It “was fantastic,” Tarbet … Read more
Dick Vitale will undergo two additional vocal cord surgeries this summer, the legendary college basketball announcer said in a Tweet on Thursday. The first surgery is scheduled for July 11 and Vitale said he is hopeful to be back behind the mic for his 45th season on the ESPN college hoops broadcast. “The biggest challenge … Read more
As artificial intelligence and other technologies continue to move into the medical field, a growing number of doctors are showing interest in how these innovations can transform all aspects of patient care — including surgery. Augmented reality (AR) smart glasses are wearable devices that enhance how people interact with the world around them. This is one such technology that’s … Read more