Fitness trainer has his jaw removed after horrific facial cancer
A fitness influencer was forced to have his have his lower jaw amputated after he was diagnosed with a rare form of oral cancer .
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I tried microdosing Ozempic... what happened shocked even doctors
Madison Burgess turned to Ozempic for weight loss in 2023. She saw quick results but developed severe side effects when her dose increased. Switching to microdosing, she ultimately lost 60 lbs.
Ex-MLB pitcher dies at 53 after heart attack
While the Pirates did not provide details on his passing, Pittsburgh Baseball Now reports that the left-hander suffered a fatal heart attack in his Florida home on Tuesday.
Former Pirates Relief Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck Dies at 53
Scott Sauerbeck, a relief pitcher who was a Rule 5 Draft pick and spent five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was 53. Sauerbeck suffered a fatal heart attack on Tuesday in Bradenton, Fla. The left-hander made his major-league debut for the Pirates in 1999 after being drafted...
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For Better Coffee, Start With Fewer Beans
A 2020 study flips the traditional technique on its head.
MMA fighter who dated Demi Lovato dies aged 38
Brazilian MMA fighter Guilherme Vasconcelos has died at the age 38. Vasconcelos, who used to date Demi Lovato , competed in both UFC and Bellator.www.dailymail.co.uk
MMA Fighter Guilherme Vasconcelos Cause Of Death Revealed
The cause of death for Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos -- an MMA fighter who competed in the UFC and Bellator, and dated Demi Lovato -- has been revealed.
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Cause of death of MMA fighter who dated Demi Lovato revealed
The cause of death for former UFC and Bellator mixed-martial arts fighter Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos has been revealed after he was found lifeless back on October 15.
Sleepwalking Is the Result of a Survival Mechanism Gone Awry
The sleep-wake limbo may have been a boon to our ancestors’ survival.
A quantitative theory unlocks the mysteries of why we sleep | Aeon Essays
Adults sleep less than babies. Sperm whales sleep less again. A new mathematical theory unlocks the mysteries of slumber
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The 13 Best Ways to Clean the Air in Your Home, According to Doctors and Allergy Experts
Follow these expert-approved tips on how to clean the air in your home. From washing often-forgotten items to letting a breeze flow through your rooms, your space will smell and feel fresher in no time.
What are Third Spaces and Why Are They Vital to Black Teens?
Third spaces can help Black teens build supportive relationships with peers, find community in social justice, and more.
20 Great Songs to Use for CPR
Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” is a fitting option in more ways than one.
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Former Bodybuilder Can’t Walk or Speak 2 Years After Locked-In Syndrome Diagnosis: ‘He Thought He Could Beat It’
Former bodybuilder Tony McCue began stumbling and 'dropping things' two years ago. After being diagnosed with locked-in syndrome, he can longer walk or eat.
6-Year-Old Boy Who Was Born Blind Gets Vision Partially Restored After ‘Life-Changing’ Gene Therapy
Jace, from Connecticut, is one of four children all born with severe childhood blindness who gained 'life-changing improvements' to their vision after an experimental trial of gene therapy.
I Was Told It Was a Gluten Allergy, but I Was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer at Age 26 (Exclusive)
Shannin Desroches fought for a diagnosis after being dismissed. Now she tells PEOPLE that she's been given a 5% chance of surviving her stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis.
14-Year-Old Boy Discovers He Needs a Heart Transplant During a Family Vacation After Experiencing This Symptom (Exclusive)
On a family vacation, 14-year-old Jaden Hartley discovered he needed a heart transplant after experiencing this symptom. Now He's telling PEOPLE his story.
I Didn't Know I Was Having a Heart Attack, Until My Doctor Told Me 'Go to the Hospital Right Now' (Exclusive)
Nells Nelson founder Sisi Li didn't know that a childhood bout with rheumatic fever had damaged her heart — and she continued working while having a heart attack. Nelson shares her story with PEOPLE.
Singer Muni Long Struggles Every Day with Lupus Pain: 'My Fingertips Will Start Turning Blue' (Exclusive)
Singer Muni Long details living with lupus and how she struggles with symptoms in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
Speed Thrills: Why Are So Many Sports Getting Faster?
Many sports are almost unrecognizable to what they were a generation or more ago, and speed is one of the biggest factors in modern sports.
When You Eat Matters: How Your Eating Rhythms Impact Your Mental Health
Healthy eating is not just what you eat, but when you eat. Eating rhythms that are in sync with the circadian clock can benefit general well-being and may have a protective effect against mental illness.
Gardening Is Therapy: A Soothing Escape and a Path to Fresh, Homegrown Food
As we navigate a new grim normal, nothing is as therapeutic as gardening.
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The Radical History of Self-Care
“The fullness of the Black Panther Party’s legacy […] can be seen everywhere in the wellness space.”
We’ve Been Studying the Same People for 76 Years – Here's What We Know About Alzheimer’s
The results of a study that began in March 1946 have revealed several important insights about the disease.
The Conversation
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The Nocturnals
While most people are fast asleep, some ultra-introverts are going about their lives. They challenge a core assumption of psychology: that all humans need social connection.
Former Ohio State football player dies after retiring from blood clot
A former Ohio State football star has passed away at age 30 after he retired from the gridiron due to a blood clot issue a decade ago. Many tributes to the individual have since poured in.
6 Common Habits Podiatrists Say Are Wrecking Your Feet
You’ll want to kick these quick, before injury or infection sets in.
11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory
Long-term, immediate, and habitual methods for keeping your memories fresh and clear.
The 10 Best Pilates Exercises To Do Every Day, According To Trainers
In the name of mobility.
Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP
Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.
Big Junk Food’s Campaign to Get You Eating Doritos and Oreos for Dinner
Meanwhile, the multibillion-dollar industry is telling the anti-processed foods movement to chill out.
I Was the World’s Worst Cancer Mom
The cancer ward (and my Insta feed) were filled with picture-perfect moms moving heaven and earth for their sick kids. Meanwhile, I spiraled into heavy drinking, depression and self-destruction.
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Diary of a Bachelor Who Suddenly Became a Solo Dad to a Teenage Girl
I was an 18-year-old father who couldn’t be there for his baby. I know, you’ve heard this one before. How about this part? Twelve years later, Krystasia’s mom walked away and never came back.
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Pig organs in people: The future of cross-species transplants
Can genetically modified animals help ease the shortage of organs? After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point — yet risks and ethical issues remain.
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Bringing the hospital into the home
A movement to provide hospital-level care for sick patients in their own beds, in the comfort of familiar surroundings, is growing in the United States — a trend already embraced in some other countries
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We are all genetic mosaics
Picture your body: It’s a collection of cells carrying thousands of DNA errors accrued over a lifetime — many harmless, some bad, and at least a few that may be good for you.
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70% vs. 91% Isopropyl Alcohol: Which Disinfects Better?
A microbiologist chimes in on which rubbing alcohol is most effective.
Sprouted Potatoes Are Actually Toxic—What To Know Before Eating Them
Here's everything you need to know about why potatoes grow sprouts, whether you should cook with them, and how to prevent your spuds from sprouting in the future.
5 things this ER doctor would like you to start doing
I know emergency physicians are trained to treat every type of medical emergency, including falls, cuts and sprains; heart attacks; strokes; and car accidents with multiple victims. They spend a lot of time treating complications and are well aware of what needs to be done to prevent emergencies.
Fish Oil Is Good! No, Bad! No, Good! No, Wait.
Americans love it. But the science is getting even weirder.
Jennifer Garner showcases her workout regime for her ripped physique
Jennifer Garner took to Instagram this week to share a snippet of her grueling workout routine.
Dad’s ‘Violent’ Sneeze Tears Artery, Triggering Stroke: ‘Pain Was Excruciating’
California dad Ian Applegate’s sneeze was so powerful it tore the artery that supplies blood to his brain. He is determined to recover before his wife gives birth to their second child.
Below Deck Cameraman Brent Freeburg, Who Saved a Cast Member in 2018, Is in a Coma After 2 Strokes and a Subdural Hematoma
'Below Deck' cameraman Brent Freeburg, who saved ' Below Deck' season 6 cast member Ashton Pienaar's life in 2018, has suffered two strokes and a subdural hematoma. He is in a coma and remains sedated as of Thursday, Feb. 27.
Christy Carlson Romano Says Her Life Has 'Changed Profoundly' Since Getting Shot in Face: 'Feeling More Grateful'
Christy Carlson Romano is revealing how her life has 'changed profoundly' in the three weeks since she was struck in the face by 'another party' while shooting clay pigeons in Texas.
Teen Dies Months After His Brain Cancer Is Misdiagnosed as Ear Infection: ‘Devastating’
Jac Sexton, 19, died months after doctors misdiagnosed his terminal brain cancer as an ear infection, initially sending him home with antibiotics.
Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Gives Birth to Her First Baby at 6 Months Pregnant: 'She's Perfect as Ever!'
Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus revealed on Friday, Feb. 28, that she gave birth to her first child, a daughter, three months before her due date. She revealed that she was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome, and her daughter was born at 25 weeks.
Hoda Kotb Thought ‘Why Me?’ After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Ate Apples and Ran in Central Park’ (Exclusive)
Hoda Kotb — who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and underwent a mastectomy — opened up to PEOPLE about how she never saw her diagnosis coming as someone who lived a healthy lifestyle.
A Top Neurosurgeon Reveals His Simple Tips for Protecting Your Brain as You Age
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains exactly what you need to do stay sharp.