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Looksmaxxing is a term many people have only just come across, but there’s now another related phrase doing the rounds — hardmaxxxing — and experts say it should come with a serious warning. Looksmaxxing is a relatively recent trend that…
A teen who was told ‘not to worry’ about her seizure, was later diagnosed with a ‘pebble-sized’ brain tumor which led to her spiraling down a ‘rabbit hole’. Shannon Graham’s life took an unexpected turn in January 2024 after a…
LeAnn Rimes has offered fans a new update on her health, just two weeks after she had to pull out of scheduled performances because of what she described as a ‘severe’ illness. At the start of the month, the country…
Two cardiologists have shared which foods and drinks often labelled “unhealthy” they still choose to enjoy — while stressing that moderation is the key. Dr Matthew Kahn and Dr Charlie Cox spoke to Stylist about the treats and staples they…
A 65-year-old Alabama woman was taken into custody on Sunday after police alleged she shot and killed her husband, saying she was irritated with him for “bothering” her. Authorities say what may have appeared to be a spouse checking in…
An expert has shared the travel situations you may want to avoid if you’re trying to reduce the chance of becoming ‘patient zero’, in light of the recent hantavirus outbreak. In early May, the virus — most commonly associated with…
As more people turn to the GLP-1 medication Ozempic for weight loss, reports of unexpected side effects keep emerging. Ozempic is primarily prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to help manage blood sugar. However, it has also become widely…
Cruise ships have come under fresh scrutiny this month, after a series of reports linking vessels to virus outbreaks and on-board quarantines. Earlier in the month, a hantavirus outbreak was reported on the MV Hondius. Now, a separate incident has…
A doctor has shared a health warning after discovering how frequently people typically change their underwear — and it turns out many aren’t doing it as often as they should. There’s long been a running joke that some men will…
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that was close to being wiped out in the 1990s has made a comeback in recent years — and researchers say it may raise the risk of suffering a heart attack. Syphilis, sometimes referred to…
Fears are growing that hantavirus could reach a wider public after passengers from the MV Hondius were evacuated in recent days. A first case of hantavirus linked to the Dutch cruise ship, which was carrying up to 150 people, was…
Warning: This article contains discussion of cancer which some readers may find distressing. A mom has spoken about how an unusual change in her son’s eye turned out to be a life-altering sign of cancer — and ultimately led to…
Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke has spoken openly about the ‘shame’ she felt after surviving two brain aneurysms. Clarke, best known for playing Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series, experienced two life-threatening aneurysms. The first occurred in 2011 shortly…
A strange online craze known as ‘ballmaxxing’ has been making the rounds, and if it’s left you scratching your head, you’re in good company. If the name alone has your imagination working overtime, you’re probably not far off. Ballmaxxing refers…
A French passenger who later tested positive for hantavirus after flying back to France had initially been told her symptoms were likely anxiety, according to Spain’s health ministry. The expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where an outbreak was reported, arrived…
A young woman has shared how a long-term, severe health condition has left her preparing to have both legs amputated. Megan Dixon, 21, from Cambridgeshire, UK, has lived with functional neurological disorder (FND) and says she has endured relentless pain…