A Minnesota woman whose best friend died from ovarian cancer was stunned when she was diagnosed with the same disease less than a year later. Becky Drexler was there to support her best friend, Connie Dahl, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in April 2015 at age 51. After a courageous battle, Dahl passed … Read more
A fierce debate has erupted online after a bride-to-be asked her wedding guests to follow one incredibly strict rule. In a now-viral Reddit post, a bride-to-be explained that perfume is her “biggest migraine trigger” and requested that all guests completely refrain from wearing any scents on her special day. She added that her symptoms are so … Read more
A My Little Pony superfan has broken the world record for having the largest memorabilia collection of the toys on the planet. Miranda Worby, 42, has been collecting the plastic trinkets based on colourful ponies since she was a little girl. The artist from Lowestoft, Suffolk, even bought a new house so she could display … Read more
A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus. The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death “measles-related.” The post did not identify the woman other than as a resident … Read more
A woman who was told her gastrointestinal issues were “food poisoning” actually had stage three colorectal cancer. Kara Miller, 41, first headed to the GP in September 2021 after watching Deborah James – otherwise known as BowelBabe – on morning TV urging anyone with bleeding from their back passage to get checked. She was told … Read more
A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.” While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so … Read more
After years of managing her eating disorder, one woman got her hands on a prescription for GLP-1 weight loss drugs from a telehealth service — and says it was “criminally easy” to do so. Kate, identified only by her first name, told Australia’s ABC News that she had a history of anorexia nervosa prior starting … Read more
A woman with tongue cancer had half of it replaced with a piece of her leg after initially being misdiagnosed with mouth thrush. Elaine Sawyer, 54, was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma in February 2024 after finding an ulcer on her tongue. Initially, Elaine was told by a doctor she had thrush of the mouth, … Read more
A San Diego woman’s life changed forever after surgery left her with no blood circulation to her limbs –– leading to doctors amputating her arms and legs. Leslie Caoili, 41, of Spring Valley, had gone for a routine heart checkup in May when doctors found she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection, a … Read more
Crappy landings. An AirAsia plane had to be disinfected and deep-cleaned after a female passenger allegedly pooped in her seat on a flight from Malaysia to China. The odiferous incident came to light after fellow flyers raised a stink on Chinese social media. Flight AK1516 had departed Kota Kinabalu at around 10:30pm on August 18 … Read more
A UK woman who developed a cough was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer — despite never having smoked. Jade Fardon, 33, couldn’t shift her cough, but doctors reassured her it would go away on its own. It did, but it came back again and again over the years, and she returned to the general practioner … Read more
Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside. A new study suggests women taking a drug used to ease menopause symptoms may also face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The finding comes as scientists continue to investigate why women are more likely than men to develop the memory-robbing illness, … Read more
Diners at a busy restaurant in Sydney’s northwest were treated to a bit of a spectacle on the weekend when a woman stepped up to deal with a wayward bird that had made its way inside. In footage shared on social media, the woman, named Alice, can be seen calmly approaching the ibis, which is … Read more
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson hit up the Orange County Fair with a unnamed lady friend Saturday night, as seen in a video obtained by TMZ. The pair were sitting in a box at the reggae group Rebelution’s concert and the four-time NBA champ was sipping from a flask throughout the night. They had a … Read more
A woman who gained 40 pounds in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before, was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight, despite eating well and going to the gym regularly. After suffering from brain fog and extreme … Read more
Trying to find a quality partner with the same wants is an incredibly challenging feat in today’s bizarre dating era. One frustrated singleton took to the buzzy r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit to complain about how difficult it is to find quality men who want to live a child-free life as she does. In her post, … Read more
Wild ocean swells have been ripping and rolling along the coast of California all week — but it won’t stop this super swimmer. Catherine Breed is a 33-year-old Californian swimmer and ocean conservation advocate, and is undertaking a mega swim that covers a 900 mile stretch along the Pacific Ocean coast, all the way from … Read more
Ain’t no mountain high enough — at least not for this superwoman. Ultra-runner and New Zealand native Sophie Grant has set out to break the record for the fastest known time ever through the treacherous Alpine pass of Via Alpina. She’s set to achieve her goal in 30 days. “Being able to look up and … Read more
Kelly Davis, the ex-wife of former LA Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis, cut a deal with prosecutors on Monday to close out the criminal case she was hit with stemming from allegations she beat up a woman she believed had hooked up with her former husband. Kelly entered into a pre-trial diversion program, according to North … Read more
One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai restaurant tucked into a strip mall off the highway, shook out her blue, shoulder-length hair and took out her phone. She bit her lip; no messages. Her boyfriend, Donnie, was due to arrive at the airport in a matter of … Read more