This Man’s Family Was His ‘Wake-Up Call’ to Lose 317 Lbs.: ‘I Was a Non-Existent Dad’
Growing up, Alan Christiansen would use food to reward himself for a job well done. “I would accomplish something and want a special treat in return,” Christiansen, 33, tells PEOPLE. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. But it … Continue reading "This Man’s Family Was His ‘Wake-Up Call’ to Lose 317 Lbs.: ‘I Was a Non-Existent Dad’"
Read MoreJenna Jameson Gives Advice About Staying on Track with Keto During the Holidays
Jenna Jameson knows that the holidays can be hard for dieters, so she’s offering a few tips on how to maintain a ketogenic diet during the festivities. The former adult film star — who has lost 80 lbs. by following the popular low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet — shared her advice on Instagram along with side-by-side photos of her … Continue reading "Jenna Jameson Gives Advice About Staying on Track with Keto During the Holidays"
Read More16-Month-Old Boy Needs Surgery for Rare Condition that Caused His Tongue to Double in Size
Just 16 months old, Baker Roth has spent much of his life in the hospital. The toddler was born with a rare condition called Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, which causes parts of the body to grow at faster rates — and frequently leads to cancerous and noncancerous tumors. Because of his condition, Roth developed hepatoblastoma, a rare … Continue reading "16-Month-Old Boy Needs Surgery for Rare Condition that Caused His Tongue to Double in Size"
Read MoreMan’s ‘Beer Belly’ Turns Out to Be a 77-Lb. Tumor: ‘I Thought I Was Just Fat’
For years, Hector Hernandez assumed that his growing gut meant that he “was just fat.” The 47-year-old told the Washington Post that he was used to being “a big guy,” and didn’t think much of his stomach until he realized that it continued to grow while his arms and legs shrunk. Get push notifications with … Continue reading "Man’s ‘Beer Belly’ Turns Out to Be a 77-Lb. Tumor: ‘I Thought I Was Just Fat’"
Read More10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Diagnosed with Flu and Strep Throat
Sable Gibson, 10, of Mason, Ohio died this week after being diagnosed with both strep throat and the flu. Gibson was diagnosed on Tuesday morning. Later that day, she went into cardiac arrest. She was then airlifted to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center but died shortly after, PEOPLE confirms. Get push notifications with news, … Continue reading "10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Diagnosed with Flu and Strep Throat"
Read More7-Year-Old Unvaccinated Colorado Girl Dies of Flu Symptoms After Going into a Coma
A 7-year-old girl in Colorado died Sunday after battling flu symptoms that left her hospitalized in a coma for seven weeks. She did not get vaccinated against the flu. Selina Nguyen, from Denver, started feeling sick just before Christmas. Her health declined over the next two days, and on Dec. 23 she went into a … Continue reading "7-Year-Old Unvaccinated Colorado Girl Dies of Flu Symptoms After Going into a Coma "
Read MoreJillian Michaels Has ‘Issues’ with CrossFit: ‘This Is Going to Make So Many People Pissed Off’
Jillian Michaels has a new topic she wants to talk about, and she knows it’s “going to make so many people pissed off.” After her criticism of the keto diet led to an outcry from its loyal followers and celebrities like Al Roker and Andy Cohen, the trainer is explaining why she has “a few … Continue reading "Jillian Michaels Has ‘Issues’ with CrossFit: ‘This Is Going to Make So Many People Pissed Off’"
Read MoreProfessional Athlete Nearly Died After Accidentally Swallowing a Toothpick in a Sandwich
An 18-year-old professional athlete is lucky to be alive after he accidentally swallowed a toothpick that led to a life-threatening severed artery. The young man, whose story is in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, unknowingly ate a 3-inch toothpick in a sandwich that went through most of his digestive system … Continue reading "Professional Athlete Nearly Died After Accidentally Swallowing a Toothpick in a Sandwich"
Read MoreChristian Bale Says He Had ‘Fun Gaining the Weight’ for His Transformation in Vice
Christian Bale had to pack on the pounds for his latest role as former Vice President Dick Cheney in Vice, but it wasn’t a tough ask. “It was more fun gaining the weight than losing it,” the Oscar-winner, 44, told reporters at the film’s world premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre on Thursday. Looking noticeably slimmer, Bale … Continue reading "Christian Bale Says He Had ‘Fun Gaining the Weight’ for His Transformation in Vice"
Read MoreBaby Lights Up as She Hears Her Parents for the First Time After Receiving Cochlear Implants
Christmas came early for one Canadian family. The Joneses received the best gift they could’ve ever imagined — their baby girl can finally hear them say “we love you.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Six months ago … Continue reading "Baby Lights Up as She Hears Her Parents for the First Time After Receiving Cochlear Implants"
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