One million British patients with a ‘racing heart’ condition that puts them at high risk of stroke could soon be offered super-fast surgery that slashes time on the operating table by a third. The new, highly accurate operation is being used to treat atrial fibrillation, in which heart nerves misfire, leading to a rapid, irregular … Read more
A mother has restored a dirty old teddy bear to perfect condition with ‘strip washing’, a method of soaking soft fabrics in a mixture that draws out deeply ingrained dirt. The Australian woman posted in a Facebook cleaning group detailing how she salvaged her dog’s dirt-encrusted toy which had been left outside in the garden … Read more
A man whose feet resemble ‘lobster claws’ after being born with a painful bone development disorder is seeking the help of Dr. Brad Schaeffer on the season premiere of the TLC reality series My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps. Glen Stephens, 56, from Easley, South Carolina, was born with ectrodactyly, a rare congenital condition that is characterized … Read more
A nurse has been compared to a zombie by strangers because of a rare skin condition, caused by her period, that makes her skin blister all over her body before peeling off. Regional nurse, Q’Londa Harden, 26, from Alaska, suffers from a rare disorder, called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which leaves her in unbearable pain. The condition causes the body’s … Read more
Actress and singer Maya Hawke opened up about having dyslexia in a new interview, calling it ‘one of the greatest blessings in my life.’ The 22-year-old Stranger Things star released her first album Blush in August, revealing new details about having dyslexia in a new interview with NPR. When interviewer Scott Simon said he heard … Read more
A psoriasis sufferer who once heard a lady in a shop comment to her husband that she was an acid attack victim when she saw her facial psoriasis, has claimed that a £8.50 shampoo helped to clear her skin condition after five washes. Nicola Jones, 33, from Buckinghamshire, who lives with partner Dan, 35, an electrical … Read more
A toddler aged three died suddenly in his sleep after suffering from seizures and developing an ‘extraordinarily rare’ brain condition, an inquest heard. Frankie Grogan was found unresponsive in his bed at his family home in Timperley on May 19, 2019. His parents Sarah and James Grogan said he seemed ‘out of sorts’ in the … Read more
‘I used to be so embarrassed when I was younger!’ Singer Isaiah Firebrace reveals the medical condition that prevented him from going to swimming carnivals as a child By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:25 BST, 23 August 2020 | Updated: 14:25 BST, 23 August 2020 Australian singer Isaiah Firebrace is the latest celebrity … Read more
The Bachelor’s Locky Gilbert reveals the secret medical condition he has battled since birth – and why he chooses to ignore it By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:45 BST, 20 August 2020 | Updated: 09:46 BST, 20 August 2020 The Bachelor’s Locky Gilbert has gained a legion of female fans since appearing … Read more
Toxic air may CAUSE asthma in children: Pollution not only makes the condition worse but it could be a trigger for it in the first place, research shows Study published in British Medical Journal says air pollution may cause asthma Previously, studies had shown that air pollution made children’s asthma worse Scientists say children who grew … Read more