A 18-year-old girl in Batken, Kyrgyzstan went through a hair-raising medical procedure in order to have a nine-pound hairball removed from her stomach. Ayperi Alekseeva was admitted into a hospital recently after she complained of stomach pains so severe that she was unable to eat anything, or even drink water. X-rays revealed the hairy blockage and realized they needed to operate quickly. “It was actually the only alternative, nothing else would solve the problem," surgeon Bahadir Bebezov...

Movie stars get it done. Fashion models get it done. Television personalities get it done. Many famous people turn to facelifts in order to appear younger. While it's true that these options can tighten loose skin and reduce fine wrinkles, there are many detrimental side effects and risks associated with getting a facelift.     Pain - Lasting 2 weeks to 6 months     Numbness - For 6-8 months, and up to 18 month around stitch lines     Swelling - You...

 A middle-aged man who transported poultry for a living has died from a new strain of bird flu, the fourth death among 11 confirmed cases in China, the government and state media reported Thursday. The 48-year-old man, who died in Shanghai, is one of several among the infected believed to have had direct contact with fowl, which may carry the virus. Until recently, the virus, known as H7N9, was not known to infect humans. It is not known how people are becoming sick with the virus, and health...

When you gotta go, you gotta go. But sometimes, it’ll cost ya. That was the lesson one woman learned, in a major way, after making a bathroom pit stop at a local restaurant in Erin, Tennessee. More on Shine: What Can I do to Avoid Germs in a Public Restroom? The bizarre tale began when Patricia Barnes stopped into the Flood Zone to use the restroom, which she did, before leaving without making a purchase. Then, a few days after her powder-room visit, Barnes received a handwritten note—mailed...

The lead singer of Australian hard rockers Frenzal Rhomb has revealed he was forced to cancel a recent tour after surgeons discovered a pig tapeworm egg had infected his brain. In a tale worthy of the Twilight Zone, Jay Whalley enlightened fans to his recent health crisis, which was four years in the making on the band's Facebook page Tuesday. After suffering two seizures after a gig on January 25, the Sydney singer was rushed to hospital where scans showed a 1-centimeter tumor. Whalley underwent...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alerting clinicians of an emerging untreatable multidrug-resistant organism in the United States. There are many forms of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), but of the 37 forms reported in the U.S., 15 have been reported in less than a year. The CDC said the increase in CRE means health care providers need to “act aggressively to prevent the emergence and spread of these unusual CRE organisms.” Enterobacteriaceae lives in water, soil...

Banning smoking in enclosed public places can lead to lower rates of preterm birth, according to Belgian researchers who say the findings point to health benefits of smoke-free laws even in very early life. It is well known that smoking during pregnancy can stunt the growth of unborn babies and shorten gestation, and that second-hand smoke exposure can also effect births, but little was known about the impact of smoking bans on preterm birth rates. So a team of researchers led by Tim Nawrot of...

With long flights, decadent foods, and little time for the gym, traveling can take its toll. How can you avoid the nasty flu going around and stick to your New Year's Resolution even when you're in and out of airports or on the road? We asked three guys who travel for a living for tips for staying fit while still enjoying your trip. Andrew Evans, National Geographic's Digital Nomad, gets paid to travel the world exploring and to share his experiences through social media and blogging. He traveled...

An easy action that takes just 20 seconds can cut your risk for catching a cold, flu or other contagious diseases by up to 51 percent, recent studies show. And if everyone made it a regular habit, one million deaths a year would be prevented, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which calls this habit the single most important way to avoid spreading infection. Frequent hand washing with soap and water can save you money—and misery—by helping you avoid medical bills, missed workdays, or...

Many women are dismayed to see hair falling out in clumps, either following childbirth, during or after menopause or due to other causes. While some daily hair loss is normal, thinning hair and partial baldness is a frightening prospect for women. What causes hair loss in women and what natural treatments are available that are not chemically based or dangerous to health? Causes of Hair Loss in Women There are various reasons why a woman's hair may thin or fall out. If hair loss occurs as a result...

सिगरेट निर्माता कंपनियां युवाओं को आकर्षित करने के लिए सिगरेट में मेंथाल के स्तर के साथ छेड़छाड़ करती है। यह बात एक नए अध्ययन से सामने आई है। हावर्ड स्कूल आफ पब्लिक हेल्थ [एचएसपीएच] के प्रोफेसर और अध्ययन के सह लेखक होवार्ड कोह ने कहा कि तंबाकू कंपनियां न केवल युवाओं को आकर्षित करने के लिए बल्कि उन्हे अपना आजीवन ग्राहक बनाने के लिए भी मेंथाल के स्तर से छेड़छाड़ करती हैं। एचएसपीएच ने अपने अध्ययन के दौरान तंबाकू कंपनियों के मेंथाल संबंधी दस्तावेजों का अध्ययन किया और उनके उत्पादों का प्रयोगशाला में परीक्षण...

A Texas woman who lost all four limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria has been approved for a double arm transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital in what will be the first such procedure performed in the United States. Katy Hayes, 44, of Kingwood, Texas, will receive two new arms above the elbow. The hospital is working with a regional organ donor bank to find a donor. The surgery has not yet been scheduled. "I have the determination to make these arms my own," Hayes said at a news conference...

Twenty-three-year-old Lizzie Velasquez was born without any adipose tissue -- meaning she has no fat on her body. As a result, she weighs just 58 pounds, even though she eats as many as 60 times a day, the Daily Mail reported. she has been the subject of cyberbullying and stares when she walks out in public, she recently revealed to Dr. Drew Pinsky on HLN. Some cyberbullies even dubbed her the "ugliest woman in the world," because of her appearance due to her medical condition, she said. "It's...

have pushed the price of smokes so high in some areas, it is literally more profitable to hijack a truck filled with cigarettes than an armored car. The problem is worst in New York, which has the highest cigarette taxes in the land. In New York City, that tax is more than $5 a pack. Smugglers rush there from Virginia, which has the lowest state taxes on cigarettes, just 30 cents. Now, they’re selling loose cigarettes – loosies, for 75 cents apiece on the black market. Even 10 years ago, well...

A huge pink balloon will fly at Dutch. It is not an ordinary balloon, but of the world's largest condom. Is being done to promote sexual awareness. According to organizers, the condom will be included in the Guinness Book of Records. Elomo ceremony to be held in a small town will be left up in the balloon. According to the organizers of sexual awareness is necessary to do so. The balloon will be shown to the jury at the balloon. In the coming months are going to be a series of celebrations which...