A woman who died from a brain-eating amoeba after using a neti pot to clear out her sinus infection is serving as an important reminder to only use sterile water with the device. The 69-year-old woman had an ongoing sinus infection, which led her doctors to suggest the neti pot — a teapot-shaped device used … Continue reading "How to Safely Use a Neti Pot — After a Woman Died from a Brain-Eating Amoeba"

A new study suggests that pregnant women who take fluconazole to treat yeast infections may be more likely to have miscarriages than pregnant women who don’t take this pill — and high doses may be linked to heart defects in the baby. The study was published on Feb. 19 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. … Continue reading "Common Yeast Infection Pill Linked to Miscarriages"

Opal arrived at L.A.’s Best Friends Animal Society from a local shelter in August 2017. “She was brought in as a stray in her overweight condition,” says Leah Lindamood, a dog-behavior specialist at Best Friends, who eventually adopted Opal. The 11-year-old mixed breed weighed 26 lbs. — double a healthy weight for a dog her … Continue reading "Half Their Size: How One Dog Went Through Pup ‘Boot Camp’ to Drop 14 lbs. After Eating Human Food"

Lili Reinhart was already frustrated with society’s unrealistic body standards and the rude comments on social media, but it only got worse as she dealt with her “fluctuating weight” over the last year. The Riverdale star, 22, spoke out about her own body insecurities and the pressure to look like photoshopped models during her speech … Continue reading "Lili Reinhart on Unrealistic Body Standards and ‘Trying to Navigate My Fluctuating Weight’"

Click:wps官网下载 A Florida International University student, who suffered a debilitating spinal injury three years ago, defied the odds and achieved his dream of walking across the stage at graduation to accept his diploma. Aldo Amenta has been confined to a wheelchair since 2015 when he dove into the shallow end of a pool and broke … Continue reading "Quadriplegic Student Stuns College Class by Walking Across the Stage at Graduation"

Michael Schumacher‘s daughter Gina-Maria is celebrating her dad’s milestone birthday. Just hours after Schumacher’s family released a rare statement about his current condition and announced their plans to launch a new app for a virtual museum, his daughter posted a short and sweet tribute to her dad for his 50th birthday. Get push notifications with news, … Continue reading "Michael Schumacher’s Daughter Pens Sweet Birthday Tribute to Her Dad Amid His Brain Injury Recovery"

A little girl in North Carolina has one selfless wish for Christmas — to help her older brother. At a Santa Claus letter drop off in a Lowe’s store in Franklin, store manager Shelly Thomas stumbled upon a heartwarming note as she helped organize the letters for the big man in red. Get push notifications … Continue reading "Little Girl Writes Heartbreaking Letter to Santa Clause Asking for a Kidney for Her Brother"

Former basketball player Kenny Anderson is recovering after suffering a stroke over the weekend. Anderson — who played for nine NBA teams after being selected No. 2 overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets — was released from the hospital after he had a stroke on Saturday night at his home … Continue reading "Former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson, 48, Recovering After Suffering a Stroke"

Shannon Beador has never looked — or felt — better! In an Instagram on Tuesday, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 54, showed off her weight loss almost two years after she realized she’d gained 40 lbs. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Shannon Beador Has Lost Almost All of the Weight She Gained 2 Years Ago from Stress Eating"

Sorry keto dieters — Jillian Michaels is not a fan. While the high-fat, low-carb eating plan is the current craze around the U.S. with people like Jenna Jameson and Halle Berry swearing by it, the longtime trainer said that it’s a “bad plan.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll … Continue reading "Jillian Michaels Slams the Keto Diet: ‘Why Would Anyone Think This Is a Good Idea?’"