Golden Girls’ Rue McClanahan Suffered ‘2 Different Kinds of Strokes,’ Says Forensic Pathologist

More details about Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan‘s medical history have been revealed. This past Sunday, expert forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigated the case of McClanahan’s death, nearly nine years after she suffered a fatal stroke at age 76, on Reelz’s docuseries Autopsy: Rue McClanahan. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow … Continue reading "Golden Girls’ Rue McClanahan Suffered ‘2 Different Kinds of Strokes,’ Says Forensic Pathologist"

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Paris Jackson Checks Into a Treatment Facility to ‘Prioritize Her Physical and Emotional Health’

Paris Jackson is seeking treatment to improve her “emotional health,” PEOPLE has learned. “After a busy year of work engagements that took her all over the globe, Paris decided that she needed to take some time off to reboot, realign and prioritize her physical and emotional health,” a source close to the 20-year-old daughter of … Continue reading "Paris Jackson Checks Into a Treatment Facility to ‘Prioritize Her Physical and Emotional Health’"

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Hawaii Considering Banning Cigarette Sales to Anyone Under 100 Years Old by 2024

Hawaii legislators are considering a bill that would ban cigarette sales to anyone under 100 years by 2024. Under the proposed legislation HB 1509, the state would slowly increase the age limit for buying cigarettes by 10 years each year — making it age 30 in 2020, age 40 in 2021 and then up to … Continue reading "Hawaii Considering Banning Cigarette Sales to Anyone Under 100 Years Old by 2024"

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Jenna Jameson Shares What She Eats Daily on the Keto Diet: ‘You Will See the Weight Drop Off’

Jenna Jameson says eats whenever she’s hungry, but the pounds are still falling off, thanks to the keto diet. The former adult film actress, 44, shared with fans in a recent #MondayMotivation Instagram post an “updated menu” of what she eats daily. She’s dropped more than 80 lbs. on the keto diet — a low-carb, moderate protein … Continue reading "Jenna Jameson Shares What She Eats Daily on the Keto Diet: ‘You Will See the Weight Drop Off’"

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Flu Season Is Picking Up Across the U.S. — and It’s Widespread in 24 States, Says CDC

The 2018-2019 flu season is starting to pick up in the United States, with the infection considered to be widespread in two dozen states, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Over the course of one week, states reporting high flu activity went from nine to 19, along with New York City, health officials said … Continue reading "Flu Season Is Picking Up Across the U.S. — and It’s Widespread in 24 States, Says CDC"

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Selma Blair Walks Emotional First Red Carpet Since MS Diagnosis with a Cane: ‘There Are Angels’

Selma Blair made her first public appearance Sunday night since revealing her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis last year. The actress appeared at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills on Sunday night wearing a pink, mint green, ice blue, and black dress while carrying a custom cane to support her movement. Get push notifications … Continue reading "Selma Blair Walks Emotional First Red Carpet Since MS Diagnosis with a Cane: ‘There Are Angels’"

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Former Rugby Player Who Was Left Paralyzed for Years After Eating a Slug Has Died

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"

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Woman Contracted Rare and Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba After Using Neti Pot with Tap Water: Doctor

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"

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Demi Lovato Calls Out ‘Fat Shaming’ Ad in Her Instagram Feed: ‘This Is Absolutely Harmful’

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’"

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How Does the 2018-2019 Flu Season Compare to Last Year’s Deadly Season?

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?"

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