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A polio-like illness that causes paralysis has affected children in several states, including Pennsylvania, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. According to the CDC, 38 confirmed cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) — an illness that resembles polio in that it targets the nervous system and spinal chord and causes limp weakness, paralysis and respiratory failure — have appeared in 16 states in 2018 as of … Continue reading "Polio-Like Illness That Causes Paralysis Has Affected Children in at Least 16 States"

Lena Dunham is celebrating everything her body has accomplished in the nine months since having a hysterectomy to end her endometriosis pain. The writer and actress, 32, shared three nude photos to commemorate the anniversary of her surgery. She specifically picked the nine-month mark because it’s how long she would have carried a child, if she … Continue reading "Lena Dunham Commemorates the 9-Month Anniversary of Her Hysterectomy with Nude Selfies"

A bug bite is usually an itchy annoyance for a few days until it goes away. But for a 21-year-old man, a simple bite on his knee turned into a flesh-eating bacterial infection. The young man first went to the emergency room because his right knee was swollen and painful, making it difficult for him to … Continue reading "21-Year-Old Man’s Ordinary Bug Bite Threatens His Life After It Develops Flesh-Eating Bacteria"

Simone Teagle, a New York City Police Department officer, has filed a lawsuit against N.Y.C., mayor Bill de Blasio and others, alleging that she faced poor treatment for pumping breast milk at work. According to her personal injury claim, Teagle is suing for $5 million on account of pain and suffering, mental anguish and punitive damages. The New York Post was the first … Continue reading "NYPD Officer Sues Over ‘Deplorable’ Conditions for Pumping Breast Milk: ‘It’s Just Inexcusable’"

Julie Chrisley‘s weight-loss journey has been slow but steady. The Chrisley Knows Best star tells PEOPLE since she started using Nutrisystem in January, she has lost 20 lbs. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. “I figured out the … Continue reading "Julie Chrisley Opens Up About Losing 20 Lbs.: ‘I Feel Better About Myself’"

Sarah Hyland has a unique trick for staying motivated during her workout. The Modern Family star, 27, said she prefers to hit the gym in her birthday suit — and park herself in front of the mirror — for extra incentive. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the … Continue reading "Sarah Hyland Likes Working Out Naked in the Mirror so ‘You Hate Yourself and Work Harder’"

Tess Holliday is working out again and loving it — but she’s struggling with the judgment she gets from people on social media. The model, 33, is caught between people who don’t believe she’s actually exercising, and those who ask why she needs to workout if she loves her body at her current size. Get … Continue reading "Tess Holliday: ‘I Actually Enjoy Working Out’ — but I Don’t ‘Have to Prove Anything to Anybody’"

Kate Beckinsale found something odd on celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson‘s mirror — and used the opportunity to take a sizzling selfie. The Underworld actress, 45, showed off her fabulous abs on Instagram in stomach-baring black and white exercise gear on Wednesday. She put her brunette hair up for a workout in Beverly Hills, California. Get push notifications … Continue reading "Kate Beckinsale, 45, Shows Off Her Abs in Gym Selfie as She Teases Her Trainer"

Wiz Khalifa has packed on about 35 lbs. of muscle! In an interview with the Bleacher Report, the “See You Again” rapper, 30, opened up about how his passion for mixed martial arts training transformed his physique. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Wiz Khalifa Gained About 35 Lbs. with MMA Training: ‘I Like Myself with More Weight’"

Three years ago, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren were all in treatment for cancer at a Florida hospital. The quartet relied on each other to get through the arduous process, and on Monday they reunited for a photo shoot as cancer survivors. The girls, all between the ages of 4 and 5, take a photo … Continue reading "Four Girls Reunite After They Beat Cancer Together at the Same Hospital: ‘It’s Amazing to See’"