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A former anorexic has shared how, at her worst, she didn’t eat for an entire month and had to make her own clothes as nothing fit her. Now, she’s barely recognizable after beating the eating disorder for her children. 5’8…
An 89-year-old surgeon is proving age really is just a number. She’s the oldest working surgeon in the world and still performs four operations a day. Alla Illyinichna Levushkina works at Ryazan City Hospital near Moscow, Russia, and has been a surgeon…
An experiment conducted by a Massachusetts, US, doctor has people questioning whether they will ever eat instant noodles again. Dr. Braden Kuo of Massachusetts General Hospital used a tiny camera to see what happens in the stomach when digesting pre-cooked…
A mother has claimed that doctors ignored her when she complained that her baby had a triangular skull, only to be told later that her infant son was facing brain damage. 22-year-old Sophie Murray from Sussex, UK, says she repeatedly…
A self-confessed tan addict has shared graphic images of the painful treatment she now has to go undergo to remove potentially cancerous skin cells after years of using sun beds. 45-year-old Margaret Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, is on a 28-day…
You might have seen a post circulating on Facebook recently asking people to post a heart to their page honoring breast cancer awareness. One breast cancer survivor, Erin Smith Chieze, was fed up with the hearts — she argued that…
19-year-old Sophie Braithwaite first went on a diet when she was 16 years old, but it spiralled out of control and, age 19, Sophie weighed just 71lbs. Now, she’s almost unrecognizable. When she was 16, Sophie shaved her head to…
Flat Belly Overnight Oats have tons of fiber and complex carbs to help you stay regular and to speed up your metabolism. It all just takes a couple minutes to throw together for a breakfast you can take with you…
Sarah Atwell, 17, from Nova Scotia, Canada, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis when she was just 8 months old. The genetic condition caused a large tumor to grow on the right side of her face. As she grew, so did Sarah’s…
If something funny is going on with your eyes, it might point to a health issue. Here are some signs to watch out for. When in doubt, visit your doctor. #1. Permanent sty A sty is a painful red lump…
#1. “I weighed 354lb and suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure, and plantar fasciitis. I’ve lost 177lbs in a year, I workout 6 days a week, and I no longer have diabetes!” #2. 2012 (305lbs) vs. 2016 (165lbs) — “The…
Chemotherapy is a difficult and painful treatment for anyone with cancer but, for many patients, one of the worst side effects can be hair loss. That’s why Sarahenna, a henna body art business in Washington, US, is donating time and expertise…
Photographer Rebecca Dann was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition causing her spine to curve sideways, when she was just 4 years old. Now, she’s using art to challenge the stigma around disability. The photoseries, aptly named “I’m Fine”, aims to…
A college student who became obsessed with looking like a model lost so much weight that doctors warned her she might die if she took a shower. Katy Hogg, 20, from Lincoln, UK, started dieting when she was 17 after seeing images of…
When mom-of-three Jai Eastwood discovered she had cancer in both breasts and would have to have a double mastectomy, she was terrified. But she’s now feeling more beautiful than ever, and decided to celebrate that in a stunning photoshoot. Photographer…
Melanie Lynch, 37, suffered extreme eczema for most of her life and ended up addicted to steroid creams for over 30 years after receiving them as treatment for her flaky skin. Melanie’s eczema steadily worsened, forcing her to use the treatment on…