Do you remember the woman who weighed 680 lbs and aspired to be the heaviest person in the world? She ate massive amounts of high-calorie foods and ended up bedridden! What were the outcomes of her pursuit, and how is she faring now? Today’s article focuses on Monica Riley, whose aspiration, believe it or not,…
Looking for a natural way to brighten your smile and improve dental health? Cloves and bay leaves, common kitchen spices, can help remove tartar and whiten teeth.Why Cloves and Bay Leaves? Cloves contain eugenol, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties,making them great for fighting oral bacteria and reducing gum swelling. Bay leaves are known for…
Allison Fisher, a 20-year-old from Florida, was given a second chance at life after doctors discovered a 100-pound ovarian cyst. Her symptoms began in 2020 with stomach pain and irregular periods, but she avoided doctors out of fear they’d blame her weight—as had happened throughout her life. “I thought if I ignored it, it would…
People in modern culture value their individual attractiveness, and with of medical breakthroughs, it is now possible to change one’s appearance through a variety of treatments. Even if perfection is still unachievable, some people strive for drastic improvements in an attempt to project an idealized image. Here comes 25-year-old Sofia, Bulgarian Andrea Ivanova, who wants…
As patients with Crouzon syndrome age, strabismus, deafness, and blindness often worsen. Disability almost always occurs, and intellectual disability can also be a cause. However, many patients, with proper and timely treatment, live to old age. Unfortunately, there is no developed prevention for Crouzon syndrome. Here’s how surgeons were able to restore the boy’s normal…
A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. Cysts can vary in appearance depending on their type and location. Here are 11 types of cysts. Epidermoid cyst Epidermoid cysts…
Blackheads are one of the most common forms of acne. Although people who have oily skin are more vulnerable to blackheads, anyone can get them.They form when pores become clogged with a combination of dead skin cells and excess oil (sebum) from your sebaceous glands. What you can do Blackheads are one of the most…
Susan Schmidt brushed it off for months before receiving her devastating incurable cancer diagnosis A mom-of-two has revealed the common symptom she dismissed prior to being diagnosed with stage four cancer. Susan Schmidt was 45 when she received her devastating bowel cancer diagnosis in September 2023, which came four months after she began experiencing subtle symptoms. “The…
For years, I silently struggled with swollen ankles, puffy feet, and heavy legs. It wasn’t just discomfort—it was visible, persistent swelling that left clear dents in my skin whenever I pressed down, a condition known as pitting edema. The most baffling part? I was young, relatively healthy, and wasn’t on any medications. My bloated face…
Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition caused by clogged hair follicles from dead skin cells and oil. It mainly affects oily skin areas like the face, chest, and back, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and sometimes scarring. Acne can impact confidence, self-esteem, and cause anxiety or depression. Genetics play a…