Single dad, 26, has 4 inches of his penis amputated after cancer ate away a ‘big crater’

Single dad, 26, has 4 inches of his penis amputated after cancer ate away a ‘big crater’

It’s a hard topic to address. A penile cancer survivor is raising awareness of the rare disease that ate away at parts of his penis seven years ago, when he was just 26. Steven Hamill sat down with the hosts of ITV’s “This Morning,” plus his urologist at Britain’s Clatterbridge Hospital, Dr. Arie Parnham, to … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Fake facelift’ hack takes years off, boosts confidence — and is free: ‘Ironing your face without surgery’

Exclusive | ‘Fake facelift’ hack takes years off, boosts confidence — and is free: ‘Ironing your face without surgery’

When Manhattanite Fro Moniz needs a little pick-me-up, she doesn’t run out for a fancy iced coffee or splurge on luxe label retail therapy.  She simply gives herself a facelift.  But rather than blowing $100,000 to go under the knife — à la the likes of Kris Jenner or the elite ladies of the Upper East Side — Moniz opts … Read more

Exclusive | I went from 6′ to 2’8″ when I was amputated below the belly button — I only cried about one thing

Exclusive | I went from 6′ to 2’8″ when I was amputated below the belly button — I only cried about one thing

Loren Schauers was “extremely happy and fulfilled” in his construction job — until a routine task in 2019 upended his life forever. “I’ll always remember that day. I got in the forklift, and I was asked to move a water barrier back into place,” recalled Schauers, who was 18 at the time. “I sank immediately … Read more

Keith Hernandez to undergo back surgery and miss time in SNY booth

Keith Hernandez to undergo back surgery and miss time in SNY booth

It looks like the Mets’ injury bug has infected the SNY broadcast booth as well. Midway through the Mets’ 4-0 loss to the Athletics on Friday, Keith Hernandez revealed that he will be undergoing back surgery on Tuesday. “Can’t happen soon enough,” Hernandez said during the WPIX broadcast. “I’ll be the first one under the … Read more

Exclusive | NYC women drop $100K on risky gland-shaving surgery, transforming into younger, ‘more snatched’ bombshells

Exclusive | NYC women drop 0K on risky gland-shaving surgery, transforming into younger, ‘more snatched’ bombshells

In the cutthroat world of tech, designer Elle Rabinowitz has never been afraid of going neck and neck with young, hot go-getters in the field.  But when she began to notice the baggy skin around her neck last fall — a result of both aging and recently losing 55 pounds on a GLP-1 medication — … Read more

What is post-mastectomy pain syndrome? The ‘excruciating’ complication most patients don’t know about

What is post-mastectomy pain syndrome? The ‘excruciating’ complication most patients don’t know about

Losing your breasts comes with a lot of baggage. After Angelina Jolie announced her preventative double mastectomy in 2013, women increasingly sought breast cancer screenings, gene testing and mastectomies of their own in what’s been hailed as a major win for breast cancer prevention. But a disturbing trend has since emerged among women who have … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to move across the country to be with my fiancé—but I’m scared to leave my ill family behind

Dear Abby:  I want to move across the country to be with my fiancé—but I’m scared to leave my ill family behind

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for almost six years, engaged for two, and I love my fiancé. But the thought of moving out west after spending so much time on the East Coast is really intimidating. It means leaving my parents behind, especially with my dad being sick in the hospital for … Read more

Inside ‘Vas Madness,’ where men make sperm-stopping surgery a bit more fun

Inside ‘Vas Madness,’ where men make sperm-stopping surgery a bit more fun

The 2026 Men’s Final Four is set for Saturday in Indianapolis — but for Gunter Guzman, none of his seeds will advance. Guzman, 45, timed his vasectomy last year to coincide with the NCAA basketball tournament. You’ve heard of March Madness — but have you heard of “Vas Madness”? It’s the annual spike in vasectomies this … Read more

Why more men are undergoing this sexual procedure during March Madness

Why more men are undergoing this  sexual procedure during March Madness

For some men, March Madness isn’t just about brackets — it’s also prime time for a vasectomy. Previous research has shown that demand for the procedure tends to spike during the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments, which are held every spring. Some surgeons have agreed that this is a real phenomenon, largely because … Read more

What is cauda equina syndrome? Nicholas Brendon’s nerve condition — as Buffy star dies at 54

What is cauda equina syndrome? Nicholas Brendon’s nerve condition — as Buffy star dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon was open with fans about his health before his untimely death at 54. The actor, best known for playing the lovable and wisecracking Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died in his sleep from “natural causes,” his family revealed in an Instagram post Friday. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of … Read more

Rare monkey gives birth just months after surgeons perform foot-saving operation

Rare monkey gives birth just months after surgeons perform foot-saving operation

A critically endangered monkey has given birth just months after surgeons saved her foot in a pioneering operation. Masaya was the first ever roloway monkey to undergo surgery which removed a golf-ball sized mass from her foot. The 15-year-old primate had one toe amputated during the procedure at University of Liverpool’s Small Animal Teaching Hospital. … Read more

Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life

Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life

A Los Angeles mother of three says she’s lucky to be alive after an uncommon procedure left her cancer-free. Amy Piccioli, a busy CPA, was just 39 when she visited the ER last year for what she thought was dehydration due to a stomach bug. Instead, a CT scan revealed a mass in her colon … Read more

Volleyball accident reveals woman’s rare condition leaving her with multiplying tumors

Volleyball accident reveals woman’s rare condition leaving her with multiplying tumors

A woman says a volleyball accident revealed a rare genetic condition that leaves her with 13 tumors. McKinnon Galloway, 33, found out she has neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) at the age of 16 — after a fall led to a routine concussion check. What started as two brain tumors quickly multiplied. McKinnon Galloway, 33, found … Read more

Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if somebody skipped ahead 30 seconds … Read more

Disfiguring injuries and deaths at California cosmetic surgery chains prompt warnings from medical group

Disfiguring injuries and deaths at California cosmetic surgery chains prompt warnings from medical group

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

Pope Leo delivers harsh words on plastic surgery, looksmaxxing and weight loss drugs: ‘The real body is not truly loved’

Pope Leo delivers harsh words on plastic surgery, looksmaxxing and weight loss drugs: ‘The real body is not truly loved’

The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more

Exclusive | The ultra-rich’s new must have? A plastic surgery doula — who’ll book your doctor, private jet travel, and even a post-op masseuse

Exclusive | The ultra-rich’s new must have? A plastic surgery doula — who’ll book your doctor, private jet travel, and even a post-op masseuse

If you thought doulas only coached breathing in delivery rooms, meet the glam-squad godmothers of the operating room. Los Angeles–based concierge consultants Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari have carved out a niche as high-touch guides for clients navigating the nerve-racking, scar-sensitive, spreadsheet-worthy world of plastic surgery. Think part strategist, part therapist, part logistics wizard — … Read more

Exclusive | Upper East Side clinic’s ‘plastic surgery vacations’ include a private chef, trips to Bergdorf’s and recovery at the Plaza Hotel

Exclusive | Upper East Side clinic’s ‘plastic surgery vacations’ include a private chef, trips to Bergdorf’s and recovery at the Plaza Hotel

Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more

Exclusive | Doctors refused to operate on me because I was pregnant — then a pregnant surgeon stepped in

Exclusive | Doctors refused to operate on me because I was pregnant — then a pregnant surgeon stepped in

It was supposed to be peak relaxation. Kate Johnson and her husband, Sean, planned a 10-day ski vacation to Japan early last year. They figured it would be their last big trip for a while since they were trying to get pregnant. A few weeks before boarding the plane, the Hoboken couple found out they … Read more

19-year-old’s bizarre beer pong injury required surgery to fix

19-year-old’s bizarre beer pong injury required surgery to fix

Talk about a sore loser. For one player, a game of beer pong went terribly awry. The 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing and abnormal breathing following a round of the popular drinking game. A 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing … Read more