Jessie J has shared another update regarding her ongoing battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” singer, real name Jessica Ellen Cornish, announced Thursday that she is canceling her US concert dates and postponing a tour in Europe as she prepares to undergo another procedure. “Unfortunately I have to have a second surgery — nothing … Read more
Forget emotional baggage — you’re hauling around spare parts. Turns out, you don’t need all 78 of your organs to get through life, which comes in handy when surgeons have to start making cuts. Literally. “Here’s the astonishing truth: For many of these internal components, a truly functional existence is not just possible, but often … Read more
Get a load of this hard-boiled horror. After years of silent growth, doctors were shell-shocked to discover a tumor nestled inside a Chinese man’s scrotum that had ballooned to the size of a chicken’s egg. With no other symptoms, the oversized lump was the only sign of a condition so rare it’s been documented just … Read more
Chew on this. An anesthesiologist has revealed a surprising hack to make things run a bit smoother after surgery — and by things, we mean your bowels. “Any surgery in your abdomen stops your bowels from working, basically puts them to sleep. That means nausea, bloating, constipation,” said Dr. Myro Figura. It’s not just surgery … Read more
Sex may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, it can be really uplifting for health. Sex is a form of aerobic exercise that conditions the heart and lungs — and it triggers the release of endorphins that improve psychological well-being. But there’s also the risk of injuries. Most boudoir blunders, like minor … Read more
Time for a heart-to-heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing more Americans than cancer and unintentional injuries — including car crashes, falls and overdoses — combined. You’ve probably heard of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, but there’s a lesser-known, dangerous condition that’s often referred to as a “silent … Read more
Talk about chronic relief. Cancer patients tend to use cannabis to manage side effects of their treatment and ease symptoms such as nausea, pain, insomnia and anxiety. “Research has shown that there is a high rate of cannabis use among cancer patients — more than 50% in some studies, and up to 80% among those … Read more
Bindi Irwin has given a heartwarming update in her long battle with endometriosis following her diagnosis in 2023, which came after a decade of chronic pain. In a post on Instagram, Irwin went into detail about her years-long struggle and revealed that after her latest surgery she is “finally” beginning to feel like she is … Read more
Taylor Swift revealed that she moved in with her dad, Scott Swift, for the summer as he recovered from a “really intense” major heart surgery. The 14-time Grammy winner, 35, shared an update on her dad’s health after he underwent a quintuple bypass procedure months ago. “So, it it all happened really quick,” Swift, 35, … Read more
Jessie J is opening up about her breast cancer battle. The English singer-songwriter, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, took to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to reveal that her hair has started falling out “like crazy” ever since she received a mastectomy in June. Jessie J took to Instagram on Tuesday to open up … Read more
As the saying goes, “Beauty is pain,” and this model isn’t letting it stop her. Ex-flight attendant Alanna Pow is no stranger to going under the knife — as the 22-year-old will soon spend over $50,000 on several surgeries of the same kind. Pow went under the knife for the popular BBL, Brazilian butt lift … Read more
A woman was horrified when her breasts suddenly swelled five cup sizes for no apparent reason —thanks to a painful condition that caused people to stare and believe her to be pregnant. Michelle Sekwena had a petite, 32A-size chest and was comfortable in her body before the shocking change, which took place over several months. … Read more
Not fetch. “Mean Girls” star Jonathan Bennett revealed on Sunday that his husband, Jaymes Vaughan, has been suffering from a Schatzki ring, which affects the ability to eat. Bennett, 44, posted an Instagram video of Vaughan, 42, eating his first meal after undergoing a procedure to fix the condition. Jaymes Vaughan and Jonathan Bennett attend … Read more
That stinks! A 57-year-old UK father of four recently made headlines when he revealed the bizarre clue that preceded his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis — a “strange sweet caramel smell.” “We didn’t think much of it,” said Costa Fantis’s 27-year-old son, Antonio. “We definitely didn’t know it was a symptom of something so serious.” Before … Read more
Chad Michael Murray almost didn’t make it to Hollywood. The “Freakier Friday” actor, 43, revealed he suffered a near-death experience at age 15 that involved an emergency blood transfusion and a lengthy hospital stay. Opening up about the terrifying health scare, Murray — who got his big break as heartthrob Lucas Scott in “One Tree Hill” … Read more
Motherhood has always been portrayed as this messy, magical, all-consuming love story. You imagine the baby cuddles, the tired eyes, the giggles, the growth. You prepare for long nights, teething, tantrums, and heart-melting milestones. But what I never prepared for was parenting while battling cancer. Mother Vanessa Maiorano shares her journey of battling cancer while raising her children. … Read more
No need to crack under pressure. Each year, an estimated 250,000 Americans suffer a small tear or crack in the lining of their anal canal, which can lead to painful and bloody bowel movements. “Anal fissures are incredibly common, especially among people who engage in anal sex,” Dr. Evan Goldstein, founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical in Manhattan … Read more
Four NYC-area hospitals made a nationwide Top 20 list in US News & World Report’s annual “honor roll” that recognizes medical centers providing high-quality care. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, NYU Langone Hospitals and Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ, earned top honors in the “Best Hospitals” … Read more
Her Friday is getting freaky. Jamie Lee Curtis said she’s preparing to leave the spotlight – in part thanks to her experience of watching her famous parents’ careers as they aged, and thanks to watching plastic surgery take off. “I witnessed my parents lose the very thing that gave them their fame and their life … Read more
Phil Collins’ rep is speaking out about the singer’s health. A spokesperson for the 74-year-old Genesis drummer told TMZ Saturday that Collins was hospitalized for knee surgery. The rep also shut down the rumor that Collins was in hospice care. Phil Collins performs in Scotland in Oct. 2021. Redferns The Post has reached out to … Read more