When cancer patient begins to lose her hair, she puts on makeup, strips, and hides in the bathroom for a prank: ’Gollum or grandmother from hell’ Tamia loved her husband’s reaction. We Got This Covered · Oct 5
Packaged kratom found at death scenes of two Ole Miss students. How dangerous is the drug? More than five million Americans have used the plant-based drug The Independent UK · Sep 23
What is Kratom? The ‘gas station drug’ that has officials worried IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 23
65 Terrible Medical Takes That Can Make You Worry About Where Humanity Is Headed (New Pics) Living in today’s digital age makes many people fall for blatant misinformation. Some are more susceptible to medical inaccuracies and repeat them as fact, which can be dangerous. Here are some examples shared by the Bad Medical Takes social media page that are concerning enough to make you wonder where… Bored Panda · Sep 15
Minnesota pastor dies after suffering severe spinal injury while on cruise to celebrate son’s wedding The pastor was found unresponsive in a swimming pool before being rushed to a hospital in Naples, Italy The Independent UK · Sep 14
Woman allegedly hit with ‘you don’t look disabled’ by relative. So she leaves them horrified: ‘The transformation on this person’s face was IMMEDIATE’ "My doctors would probably reach through the screen and slap me for this.” We Got This Covered · Aug 29
Why You Keep Waking Up With a Numb Arm — And When to Get It Checked You wake up at 3 a.m., and one arm feels like it belongs to someone else: numb, heavy, or buzzing with pins and needles until... Saving Advice · Aug 26
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspended H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness among students and staff members. The school confirmed two cases of H1N1, prompting the suspension until August 18. After reopening on August 13, over 500 students were still… The Economic Times · Aug 18
“My hands just wouldn’t work... There was no way I could play the guitar”: You can’t keep a Stray Cat down – the triumphant return of Brian Setzer With his autoimmune condition in remission, the Stray Cats frontman tells us he’s at 98%, but he sounds just as good as ever. He talks touring with Stevie Ray Vaughan and why he’s fallen for the Flying V Guitar World · Aug 12
As Southwest flight landed, Chicago girl with Type-1 diabetes had a terrifying drop in blood sugar, but crew allegedly only told them to ‘sit down’ “It is life and death and the way this family was treated is abhorrent!” We Got This Covered · Aug 10
AI Is Already Beating Human Doctors in Medical Tests Robo-docs are not likely to take over healthcare anytime soon, but they could do more to assist human doctors—if we let them. Reason · Aug 9
Aldon Smith's Family Agrees to CTE Testing as Experts Explain What the Disease Can Reveal New details from Aldon Smith's 911 call emerge as his family donates his brain for CTE research, raising awareness of brain injuries in contact sports. Medical Daily · Aug 3
The Comedian Who Spoke Up About His Mental Health During a Time When It Wasn't Talked About Bill Oddie died at 85, remembered for openly discussing depression and bipolar disorder while helping break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Medical Daily · Jul 28
Falling Down and Depression: The Stated Culprits Behind the Prolonged Absences in Both Congress and the Senate Sen. Mitch McConnell's and Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absences highlight the impact of falls, pneumonia, and depression and why early treatment and recovery matter. Medical Daily · Jul 20
We Got This Covered · Jul 19 Arizona woman was told that her labor wasn’t progressing enough and was sent home. Minutes later, she had to give birth in a casino parking lot “Not enough military training in the world prepared me to deliver a baby.”
International Business Times · Jun 26 Gambling Disorder Has Risen In States That Have Legalized The Practice, Study Shows Gambling disorders have been on the rise across the U.S., according to a new study.
LiveScience · Jun 9 What is PMOS (formerly PCOS)? What to know about the hormonal syndrome Learn about the hormonal disorder polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The Economic Times · May 24 Kyle Busch's cause of death explained: What is sepsis and how can pneumonia turn deadly? Symptoms you should never ignore What is sepsis?: NASCAR champion Kyle Busch's sudden death from severe pneumonia progressing to sepsis has sparked widespread concern. The article explains how pneumonia, an infection filling lungs with fluid, can trigger a dangerous immune response leading to sepsis, where the body attacks itself. Early recognition and treatment are crucial…
Bored Panda · May 21 51 Funny Dark Memes That You Might Want To Immediately Send To Your Friends No matter how stressful life becomes, one thing we must never forget is how important it is to laugh. Contrary to what you may have been told, adults don't have to be serious all the time. In fact, you can really benefit from channeling your inner child! So if you're…
Medical Daily · May 14 Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment, and Malaria Prevention: What You Need to Know Malaria symptoms can range from fever and chills to severe complications. Here's what to know about malaria treatment, malaria prevention, and early warning signs.
LiveScience · May 7 New AI model spots pancreatic cancer up to 3 years earlier than human doctors in test A new AI tool finds early hints of pancreatic cancer in CT scans that doctors would otherwise miss, an early test found.
International Business Times · May 6 HHS Studies That Found Covid, Shingles Vaccines Safe And Effective Pulled From Scientific Journals The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn studies that suggested COVID-19 and shingles vaccines were safe and effective.
Bored Panda · Apr 15 Guy Rewrites Custody Rules For 10YO The Second He Has A New Baby, Shocked His Ex Doesn’t Play Along Woman sees her ex’s true colors after he decides to go back on child support and custody simply because his wife is pregnant with their first baby. When she confronts him about his selfish demands, he tells her to cancel the cruise that she had planned in advance and to…
Medical Daily · Apr 8 Warfarin Blood Thinner Guide: INR Testing, Diet Interactions & Clot Prevention Tips Warfarin blood thinner guide covering INR testing, diet interactions, and clot prevention tips to maintain safe therapeutic ranges and stable anticoagulation.
The Mary Sue · Apr 8 New York mom does everything in her power to keep 4-month-old quiet on plane. Then someone walks up to her with shocking request The topic of flying with babies always brings out strong opinions. While many passengers travel with headphones and accept that babies are part of public transportation, others believe flying with infants should only happen when absolutely necessary.