A Seattle woman with a sinus infection tragically died after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba. The 69-year-old woman first developed a persistent sinus infection, which led doctors to prescribe her with a commonly-used neti pot to flush out her sinuses, according to a case report published in September’s International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Instead of using sterile water … Continue reading "Woman Contracted Rare and Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba After Using Neti Pot with Tap Water: Doctor"

A friendly dare went terribly wrong eight years ago when 19-year-old Sam Ballard ate a slug that was carrying a deadly parasite that left him paralyzed. And now, after years of medical issues, the former rugby player has died. In 2010, Ballard and his friends were hanging out in the backyard of his family’s Sydney home … Continue reading "Former Rugby Player Who Was Left Paralyzed for Years After Eating a Slug Has Died"

The Centers for Disease Control are warning that this year’s flu season is just beginning to ramp up, but hospitalization and death rates still remain well below last year’s deadly averages. The CDC estimates that so far in this year’s flu season — from Oct. 1 to Jan. 19 — there have been 9.8 million to … Continue reading "How Does the 2018-2019 Flu Season Compare to Last Year’s Deadly Season?"

Demi Lovato is not happy with a “fat shaming” video game ad that appeared in her Instagram feed. The 26-year-old singer called out Instagram and the makers of the Game of Sultans, a game app, on her Instagram story. In the ad, there are two types of women — one “obese” and one “pretty.” Users … Continue reading "Demi Lovato Calls Out ‘Fat Shaming’ Ad in Her Instagram Feed: ‘This Is Absolutely Harmful’"

The first baby born from a uterus that was transplanted from a dead donor is healthy and doing well almost one year later, according to Brazilian doctors who performed the procedure. The baby girl was born to a 32-year-old woman who did not have a uterus due to a rare condition called Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, … Continue reading "First Baby Born Via a Uterus Transplanted from a Dead Donor is Healthy"

Justin Moore went to great lengths to get the perfect shot during a photo shoot for his upcoming album. On Thursday, the country star, 34, revealed he had been stepped on by a horse while on set. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Justin Moore Shares Gruesome Photo of His Leg After a Horse Stepped on Him During His Album Shoot"

Shannen Doherty feels like an entirely new person after battling breast cancer. The 47-year-old actress went into remission nearly two years ago, and in reflecting on her journey through diagnosis, treatment and surgery, she says her life has changed. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates … Continue reading "Shannen Doherty Says Breast Cancer Tore Down ‘Every Wall I Built’"

Country singer John Berry is battling tonsil cancer. The “Your Love Amazes Me” singer, 59, took to social media Tuesday to disclose the health bump in the road he hit just as his 22nd annual Christmas Songs and Stories Tour was getting “cranked up” last November. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll … Continue reading "Country Singer John Berry Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer: ‘You Don’t See Fear on These Faces’"

An 11-year-old boy says a Marvel Studios superhero and Jesus Christ played a key part in his recovery after he was impaled through his head with a meat skewer. In September, Xavier Cunningham was playing in a treehouse outside of his home in Harrisonville, Missouri, when he was suddenly attacked by a swarm of wasps. … Continue reading "Boy Who Was Impaled Through the Head by Meat Skewer Says Black Panther and Jesus Saved Him"

  Teresa Giudice and Kalliope Barlis Kalliope Barlis What It Is: One-on-one sessions with celebrity phobia relief expert and best-selling author, Kalliope Barlis Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Who Tried It: PEOPLE staffers Madison Roberts and Maggie … Continue reading "We Tried Conquering Our Fears with a Celebrity Phobia Relief Expert"