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The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg amputation and is barely able to talk while calling for prayers and support for the veteran. The AGN National President, Dr Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen. He said the association…
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Teenagers from England are travelling across the border to Wales and Scotland to get Botox, fillers and other injectables, campaigners say, taking advantage of a difference in legislation. While cosmetic Botox and lip fillers were banned in England for under-18s in 2021, no such law exists in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland – and there…
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Urinary incontinence takes many forms, including these three main types: Stress urinary incontinence is a possible side effect of prostate cancer surgery and can have negative effects on a patient’s quality of life. Up to 10% of men may experience some degree of stress incontinence after their surgery. Stress incontinence in men Stress incontinence in men…
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Patients travelling abroad for bariatric surgery “underestimate the risks associated with” the procedure, a study has found. A national patient register (within Ireland) for those who undergo bariatric surgery abroad would help appropriate follow-up medical treatment when complications occur, the study co-authors suggested as currently there is none pertaining to Irish medical tourists. The co-authors…
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The demand for labiaplasty — a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the labia — is on the rise. It’s reportedly because of the popularity of tight-fitting leggings, which can leave some women feeling self-conscious or physically uncomfortable due to the size and shape of their labia. “Some of the clothing is very form-fitting so…
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Host-actress Jaime Teo, who is an avid cyclist, suffered a broken collarbone and will have a bone graft surgery this week after a biking accident last Friday (March 25). In an Instagram post, she shared photos of herself in a wheelchair with bloodied knees, an x-ray film, a close-up of her collarbone and her damaged…
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Kim Kardashian, 39, has revealed that she underwent five operations within a year and a half to ‘fix the damage’ caused by pregnancy. She’s a mother to four young children, two which she delivered naturally and two who were carried by a surrogate. The reality star had a condition called preeclampsia or toxemia, and following…
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A Chinese woman in her 60s made headlines after failing in a costly effort to evade her creditors. The woman from Wuhan resorted to cosmetic surgery and successfully transformed herself to “a charming teenager in her early 20s.” However, nemesis caught up with her when police uncovered the truth six months later. Zhu (the…
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You won’t believe why men in Thailand are flocking around clinics to get their penises whitened, with encouragement from their girlfriends. Surprisingly, reports confirm the new trend comes handy with laser treatments, which health experts say, isn’t good for the menfolk. So, why the craze? The new service, offered at Thailand’s Lelux Hospital, promises to…
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Bankole Wellington, one of Nigeria’s most outstanding musicians who recently underwent surgery for skin cancer, is recovering after the health scare. Image: Banky Wellington The famous Rhythm & Blues singer recently took to Instagram and shared pictures from his hospital bed. It was his third cancer surgery, media reports confirm. One of the social media…
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Amber Rose took to Instagram on Monday to inform her numerous fans that she’s considering going for breast reduction. The richly endowed actress and model claimed she never used implants, and stressed that she’s scared of going under the knife, so she had to conduct an opinion poll. “I’m thinking about getting a breast reduction…
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A famous Spanish bullfighter has died in France after carelessly stepping on his cape during a performance. The death of Ivan Fandino, who died was confirmed dead in hospital following an attack from a raging bull, has brought sorrow to all bullfight lovers around the world. His death comes barely 12 months after the death…
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Angelababy has been named an Ambassador to popular watch maker Tag Heuer despite recent criticisms which greeted the singer’s affiliation to Dior. Prior to her new global ambassador status with the watch brand, Angelababy [full names Angela Yeung Wing] was named Dior’s China Ambassador earlier in May. Image: Angelababy The 28-year-old is also known as…
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A Mexican man whose massive penis measures 18.9 inches has rejected suggestions for a penile reduction surgery. He is said to be obsessed with his most-prized possession, and wouldn’t want doctors tampering with it. The well-endowed South American has retained his position as the world’s “luckiest man”. Pictures don’t lie, do they?. This man boasts of…
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A young Chinese man named Wang will never forget the day he underwent hemorrhoid surgery at a hospital while patiently waiting for his pregnant wife to give birth. Luckily for him, the incident which occurred in Shenyang late last year didn’t end as a tragedy. The father-to-be was nervous but expectant on that fateful day. He spent…
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