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Winehouse Still Smoking Despite Hospitalization
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Drugs,
Although Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch, mistakenly claimed his daughter had emphysema, the singer is not exactly out of the woods.
In an attempt to clear up the erroneous report, reps clarified the 24-year-old’s health status. While Amy hasn’t yet been diagnosed with the irreversible lung disease, she does have “scarring of the lungs which could lead to emphysema.” According to spin doctor Chris Goodman, “If she keeps doing the wrong things, then it could lead to it. If she does the right things, it won’t.”
Unfortunately, no amount of scarring could overcome Amy’s strong penchant for inhaling. During a brief release from the hospital yesterday (she’s been there since fainting last Monday), Winehouse was snapped by the paparazzi…with a cigarette in her mouth. Maybe she was just saying one last goodbye to the cigs? Maybe?
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Amy Winehouse Diagnosed with Emphysema
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Drugs,
UPDATE: Despite what Amy’s father told the media, the singer’s rep denies Winehouse has emphysema. She supposedly has a “scarring of the lungs which could lead to emphysema.”
After years of unhealthy living, it’s been determined that singer Amy Winehouse has the early stages of emphysema. This diagnosis was made after the 24-year-old collapsed at her home last Monday. A week of tests had ruled out other possibilities - such as tuberculosis - for her chest problems.
According to the Mayo Clinic, emphysema is “is a progressive lung disease that results in shortness of breath and reduces your capacity for physical activity.” Unfortunately, Winehouse could have been suffering for some time and didn’t experience any symptoms “until irreversible damage” had already occurred.
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Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Science,
It’s kind of scary to think that those we are close to can be here one day and gone the next. Medical experts suggest that many do not survive sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) because treatment should be administered within the first five minutes. The Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator from Active Forever is comes equipped with clear, calm vocal instructions to help you step-by-step including delivery of CPR. It can even determine if the procedure is necessary. The device carries a MSRP of $1,139.00.
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Sunday’s Plan for Meet the Press
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: NBC, News,
Although plans for Meet the Press’ future is still unclear, NBC has announced how it will address Tim Russert’s recent passing on tomorrow’s show.
This Sunday, veteran journalist Tom Brokaw will make another special appearance to helm the weekly program. (The former Nightly News anchor was also the one who informed the viewers Friday about his colleague’s death.) During the Father’s Day edition, Brokaw will spend the hour paying tribute to the highly-respected political analyst.
On a side note, Russert’s personal physician, Dr. Michael Newman, confirmed that his patient died as a result of a heart attack. Ironically, the 58-year-old - who was known “to have asymptomatic coronary artery disease” - reportedly passed a stress test back in April and even worked out on a treadmill earlier Friday morning.
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Kelsey Grammer Recovering From Heart Attack
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television,
Cheers star Kelsey Grammer is resting comfortably today after suffering a mild heart attack this weekend.
The 53-year-old was in Hawaii at the time of the incident. He had just been paddle boarding with his wife when he felt the symptoms come on.
Grammer was immediately taken to the hospital where he still is at this time. According to his rep, Kelsey should be released later this week.
The actor - whose FOX comedy, Back to You, was recently cancelled - is currently scheduled to star in Roman’s Empire, a new pilot for ABC.
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Patrick Swayze’s Health Update
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Photos,
Those familiar with Patrick Swayze‘s health situation were all pleased to see the actor out in public this past weekend. The Dirty Dancing star, who revealed earlier this year that he had pancreatic cancer, attended a Lakers playoff game with his wife on Friday. Although it was hard not to notice Patrick’s obvious weight loss, the 55-year-old looked remarkably well.
In a statement given exclusively to People, Swayze says his treatment has allowed him to carry on with normal activities:
“Thought I’d give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa’s birthday, where I took her jewelry shopping at Kenny G & Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved! In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well.”
Huh. Wasn’t there a tabloid out there that said Swayze only had five weeks to live? You show ‘em, Patrick!
People
Cynthia Nixon Reveals She Had Breast Cancer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Videos,
On Sex and the City, it was Kim Cattrall’s character (Samantha) who found out she had breast cancer in the show’s later years. In real life, Cynthia Nixon (Miranda) was the one who discovered she had the disease just two years ago.
During an interview on Good Morning America, the 42-year-old actress admits she really wasn’t shocked by the diagnosis. Her mother had been a breast cancer survivor.
Nixon, now fully recovered, has now chosen to speak out about her experience in hopes of helping others. She is also currently the official spokesperson of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
You can see a portion of that conversation after the jump.
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Kylie Minogue Talks About Misdiagnosed Cancer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television,
On yesterday’s episode of Ellen, singer Kylie Minogue opened up about something she had never spoken about before. Although her battle with breast cancer was quite public, her original misdiagnosis wasn’t.
As it was, the performer went in for a check-up right before the start of her 2005 concert tour only to be told that “everything was fine.” Three years later, she is currently in remission.
“Because someone’s in a big white coat and using big medical instruments, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re right.”
Well, Kylie—let us just say that you are looking absolutely fabulous today. We wish the best of luck to you.
People
Demi Moore Opens Up About Leech Therapy
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television,
On last night’s episode of The Late Show with David Letterman, actress Demi Moore talked about an usual method she tried to ‘detoxify’ herself.
The 45-year-old star said that on a recent trip to Austria, she allowed four leeches to enter her belly button area in hopes of optimizing her health. The suckers supposedly released enzymes into her bloodstream that ultimately made her feel better. In fact, Moore claims that she intends to go back for more.
I guess you gotta do what you gotta do to keep up with your younger man.
Daily Mail
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed with Cancer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Rumors,
After rumors starting swirling around the internet today, reps for Patrick Swayze had to confirm the unfortunate news: the actor has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The National Enquirer has been reporting exclusively that the 55-year-old has been given only five weeks left to live. The tabloid claims the cancer, which was discovered in late January, has already spread to other organs.
While the details of Swayze’s current condition was left vague, a statement released today seems to contradict the dire news:
“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.
Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”
Whatever the truth is, we truly wish the best for Swayze and the rest of his family.
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