Move over, “Dad bod” — more men are seeking “six-pack abs” with the help of a surgical procedure called high-definition liposuction, according to plastic surgeons. This type of “ab-etching” technique is gaining popularity among men who can’t get rid of stubborn belly fat with exercise alone, according to members of the American Society of Plastic...
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Sepsis a top killer behind heart disease, cancer in US: What to know, how to avoid the condition
“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Vicki Gunvalson, 62, is sharing her recent health scare after she was hospitalized with sepsis, a potentially deadly disease that results from the body’s response to an infection. “This entire health scare came unannounced — with no warning,” Gunvalson told Fox News Digital. As Sepsis Awareness Month kicks off...
New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections
Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million patients in the U.S. Some bacteria can’t be seen with the human eye, which means they may be missed by physicians when cleaning...
North Carolina QB Max Johnson exits game after brutal injury, out for the season
Max Johnson’s first season under center for the North Carolina Tar Heels came to an abrupt end Thursday. The senior quarterback grabbed his leg as he lay on the turf for several minutes in the third quarter of UNC’s season opener against Minnesota. Johnson would eventually need the assistance of a cart to exit the...
Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility
A bald eagle is the victim of a shooting in Missouri as caretakers work to help the injured bird. The seven-pound bird was brought into the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, by a volunteer, according to The Associated Press. The bird sanctuary staff operated on the male bird to repair a severely damaged...
Judge hands transgender woman win against female-only app in landmark case
A judge in Australia ruled Friday that the owner of a female-only social networking platform discriminated against a transgender woman by removing her from the app because she was born a male. Reuters reported that Roxanne Tickle sued the Australian app Giggle for Girls, as well as its founder, Sally Grover, for unlawful gender identity...
Cowboys' All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland to miss chunk of season after record-setting 2023 campaign
As Dallas Cowboys fans continue to worry about one superstar in CeeDee Lamb, they got bad news about another Saturday. DaRon Bland, who set an NFL record with five pick-sixes in 2023, will miss roughly two months with a stress fracture in his foot. The team announced Saturday the 25-year-old will undergo surgery to repair...
Gender surgeries, migraine tips, 'Zika-like' virus and more top health stories
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on key wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and more. Personal stories of people and families overcoming great health obstacles are also published. Check out some of the top stories of the week in...
Blood banks searching for Type O blood amid emergency shortage: 'We always have a need'
Las Vegas, Nevada – The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross. Extreme heat and recent natural disasters are affecting the blood supply, the nonprofit says. Not only is there a shortage of donations across the country, but there is also a specific need for Type O blood, according...
'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017
Since 2017, hundreds of females age 12-½ and younger with gender dysmorphia have undergone double mastectomies, according to analysis released by the Manhattan Institute this week. The breast removal surgery, sometimes called “top surgery,” aims to create a “more masculine-looking chest,” as stated on Cleveland Clinic’s website. Leor Sapir, PhD, a fellow at the Manhattan...









