Kelley Mack’s death shocked her loved ones. Mack’s rep told TMZ Thursday that the “Walking Dead” star’s passing at age 33 was a “total” surprise. Mack, according to her rep, was auditioning for roles earlier this summer after she underwent cancer treatment in February and experienced a “nice recovery.” Kelley Mack (right) in “The Walking … Read more
A trendy cosmetic treatment might sculpt your jawline now — but it could spell trouble if you’re eyeing a face-lift later in life. That’s the warning from Dr. Prem Tripathi, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, who said a popular nonsurgical procedure used to dissolve stubborn chin fat could turn future surgery into a nightmare that … Read more
A breast cancer battle might come with an unexpected silver lining. New research suggests survivors may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) compared to women without a history of the disease. One treatment, in particular, appears to offer the most protection — but there’s a major catch. In the United States, an … Read more
King Albert II of Belgium has kickstarted cancer treatment for the sixth time in 11 years. The 91-year-old former monarch, who abdicated the Belgian throne in 2013, is once again undergoing preventative treatment for skin cancer, the Belgian Royal House confirmed to Dutch outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. The palace confirmed that Albert had the procedure, though did not specify … Read more
With just two words, Courtney Palmer, a stay-at-home mom and housewife, sparked debate about chivalry, common courtesy and gender roles in modern relationships. On June 21, the 37-year-old posted a TikTok to her account, @jojoejoelle, that garnered over 4.5 million views — and plenty of critical comments. In the nearly six-minute-long video, Palmer details what … Read more
Social media is a powerful thing. Especially when you’re someone who is inclined to buy something, go somewhere, try something, taste something, wear something, JUST because people online said it’s good. Hi, it’s me. I’m that person. And for months and months I’ve been ignoring the videos of people trying out those viral Japanese head spa treatments … Read more
It’s the bald truth. Researchers at San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid have developed a cure for androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as pattern hair loss. An estimated 80 million Americans — 50 million men and 30 million women — experience some form of alopecia, although it affects women differently than men. Researchers at San Carlos … Read more
Terry Bradshaw’s travels are never boring. Unfortunately, for the former Pittsburgh Steelers star and Fox broadcaster, he was the random traveler caught in the TSA’s crosshairs on Monday morning. At Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, as the 76-year-old Bradshaw was walking through security, he was selected for an extra diligent search. Terry Bradshaw was not … Read more
Ananda Lewis, a staple of MTV’s golden era, died this week after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 52. In the years leading up to her death, the beloved TV personality stirred controversy by opting for alternative treatments instead of a doctor-recommended double mastectomy — a decision she stood by until the end, … Read more
When we dreamt of a magic pill that could cure anything, we weren’t thinking of poo pills — also known as “crapsules.” But these little capsules packed with freeze-dried fecal matter have recently shown promise in treating everything from advanced cancer to deadly liver disease. Some even say fecal transplants — in which the poop … Read more
Sophia Bush is opening up. During the Tuesday, June 3 podcast episode of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, the former “One Tree Hill” star, 42, talked about working on a TV show where she she suffered “every kind” of abuse on the set, with “someone old enough to be [her] father.” Bush didn’t name the older … Read more
A woman’s lip filler dissolving treatment went horribly wrong and left her looking like a Bratz doll. Kimia Awazi, 24, visited a popular clinic for a budget dissolving treatment — but she instantly regretted it when her lips began swelling uncontrollably. Kimia claims the practitioner injected 3ml of dissolving agent instead of the standard 1ml, … Read more
On a brisk autumn afternoon, immersed in a 100-degree pool at Italy’s Verdura Resort, I admired the lush Sicilian landscape as seawater-filled jets eased my muscles, tightened from long days of travel. I felt I could easily get used to it, and experts on thalassotherapy, a broad category of treatments using seawater, say we all … Read more
Hope is on the horizon for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers. A recent clinical trial, led by researchers at Cambridge University, explored the effects of combining chemotherapy with the targeted cancer drug olaparib before surgery. Every patient who received this protocol survived the critical three-year post-treatment period. BRCA cancers are notoriously aggressive and difficult … Read more
Exhausted all options for better sleep? You’re not alone. About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night. Another 30% report occasionally struggling with insomnia. Researchers have identified the “3 Ps” of insomnia — factors believed to trigger and prolong … Read more
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Researchers described the case in a new study, saying he’s among the first to be successfully treated with a custom therapy that seeks to fix a tiny but critical error … Read more
King Charles is giving a rare update on his health. The monarch, 76 — who revealed his cancer diagnosis in February 2024 — revealed what “helps” amid his ongoing treatments while talking to Stamford Collis at The Education and Skills Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. King Charles. Collis, 22, is a college student at … Read more
People are swapping Botox for hemorrhoid cream — and experts are begging them to stop. TikTok’s latest wave of unhinged beauty hacks comes with concern: dabbing hemorrhoid cream on under-eye bags to supposedly smooth and de-puff without ever stepping into a derm’s office. On the social media platform, women are claiming that Preparation H is … Read more
Philip Sunshine, a Stanford University physician who played an important role in establishing neonatology as a medical specialty, revolutionizing the care of premature and critically ill newborns who previously had little chance of survival, died on April 5 at his home in Cupertino, Calif. He was 94. His death was confirmed by his daughter Diana … Read more
A personal situation described in a viral Reddit post has drawn thousands of reactions as a man shared that he will not travel with his brother’s children for food-focused reasons. The man wondered if he was wrong “for refusing to travel with my brother’s family because his kids only eat junk food.” Describing himself as 39 … Read more