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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gogglebox's Daniel Lustig-Webb reveals life changing health diagnosis for the first time
GOGGLEBOX'S Daniel Lustig-Webb has revealed a life changing health diagnosis for the first time. Daniel, 50, known for his five-year run on the Channel 4 show, has told fans that he's been completely deaf in one ear since childhood. 5 The TV personality said his hearing loss is a result of mumps he contracted in his youth, which caused an infection that left him with permanent hearing loss in one ear. He explained that for years he kept it a secret due to insecurity and fear of being seen as 'different' or less capable. Daniel said: 'I've been half deaf since I was a child. I got mumps when I was younger, which caused an infection in my ear, and that left me with complete and permanent hearing loss in one ear. "For years, I hid it. I didn't want people to see me as 'different' or less capable. "At school, it was tough, I was often picked on and teachers told me I was 'thick' because I struggled to concentrate, not realising it was because I couldn't hear properly. "It made me really insecure. I thought I was just failing.' Daniel described the social challenges caused by his deafness, explaining: 'Going out with friends, trying to join in conversations at parties, it's exhausting. "You end up guessing what people say or pretending you hear it all. I'd mimic the conversation, hoping no one noticed. But it takes a toll. I've had to learn to listen differently, and sometimes I just switch off.' Following his 50th birthday, Daniel decided to embrace his diagnosis as part of a new chapter in his life. After leaving Gogglebox in 2023 and going through a divorce with OG star Stephen, he has focused on fitness, wellbeing, and self-acceptance. Gogglebox fans go wild as Stephen Lustig-Webb and his ex Daniel reunite just weeks after their shock split Daniel said: 'I feel ready to be open about it. At 50, I feel like it's finally time to stop hiding and to be proud of who I am. "I'm planning to begin learning sign language because I want to connect with the deaf community and support others who might be struggling like I did. Deafness isn't a weakness, it's part of me.' Hearing loss affects nearly 11 million people in the UK, approximately one in six adults. Daniel hopes his openness will help break down the stigma surrounding deafness. He said: 'I want to help break down the myths around deafness. It's not just about the sounds you can't hear, it's about the isolation, the frustration, the way it shapes your world. 5 5 "I've seen how people dismiss deafness because it's 'invisible'. But it's real. It's part of millions of lives. And it should be talked about openly, without shame.' Back in October, Daniel revealed he was back dating again since his marriage split – but admitted there's one thing a new partner will have to 'tolerate.' Daniel told The Sun: 'I was dating someone - if you can even call it that – we went on four dates in London, and it was really fun. 'But that was literally the first guy I dated since the split, so it was a bit of a learning curve. 'We were very similar in age though, we had a lot in common, it was very nice and we had a lot of fun.' But Daniel confessed things between the two of them 'dried up' romantically. The TV star, who said he'd be more than keen to give Celebs Go Dating a go, said people haven't really clocked on to his Gogglebox fame. Asked if he was worried people would swipe right because they'd seen him on the show, Daniel shared: 'The people I have chatted to or met haven't mentioned it on the first or second date, and if they sort of slip it in, I think 'Oh, that's quite cool.' You know what I mean. I don't want dating to be like an interview.' And the single star said he was trying his hardest not to be picky on his dating quest, sometimes unsuccessfully. Daniel added: 'I've been quite open, actually, because in the past I'd be like 'they must be this age, 'they must look like this. But now my age bracket is more open than it used to be. So that's interesting. 'To be honest, I'm not too picky but then when I meet them I can really be picky. Deafness What is deafness? Deafness is a partial or complete loss of the ability to hear. It can affect one or both ears. Causes: Common causes include aging, exposure to loud noise, infections, genetics, or injury. Types: Conductive: Problem with outer or middle ear. Sensorineural: Damage to inner ear or nerve pathways. Mixed: Combination of both. Signs to watch for: Difficulty following conversations, asking others to repeat, turning up volume loud. Treatment options: Hearing aids, cochlear implants, surgery, or therapy — depending on the cause and severity. Did you know? Over 11 million people in the UK suffer some form of hearing loss. Quick tip: Protect your ears from loud noise — use earplugs at concerts and keep volume low on headphones. 'I also don't like all the texting on the apps, I don't want a pen friend!' And the show favourite shared that anyone he dates will also have to accept that he and ex Stephen are still good friends. Daniel playfully added: 'It's something people will just have to put up with. We're business partners and also dog daddy's as we share a dog together. 'When I met Stephen I was still pals with my ex, and he took that on the chin. 'You don't have to be really good friends with these people but you have to respect it. It's some Louis Vuitton baggage!' Daniel doesn't want to 'live on the apps' when it comes to meeting someone knew, instead saying he prefers a more traditional way of going about things. 'I'd like to meet someone out, strolling along the beach with my dog or in a bar, like how it used to be. 'If a friend set me up on a date I'd have to put the parameters out there, and if they got it wrong I'd probably never speak to my friend again!' Despite Daniel's hunt for romance, the star has been busy juggling owning two hair salon businesses, alongside a life in the spotlight as a TV personality. He's recently appeared on The Weakest Link, and shares his desire to one day take to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor, but 'doesn't feel famous at all.' Daniel added: 'If we're not filming anything or doing anything like life is just the same as everyone elses. 'I'm going out on the beach picking up the dog poo in the rain. I've got to run to get in my car quickly to get to work so I'm not late, you know, living the same life as everyone else.' And on a Gogglebox return? Well, Daniel said 'never say never.' 5 5
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals brain condition diagnosis
Billy Joel announced Friday that all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026 have been canceled after a recent health diagnosis. The iconic singer announced he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel said in a statement. Joel, 76, was advised by his doctor to refrain from performing as he undergoes physical therapy, according to the statement. Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Nov. 9, the meantime, Joel is looking forward to when he can return to the stage, the statement said. Fans who had purchased tickets to an upcoming performance will be automatically refunded, according to the statement. Joel had been scheduled to perform in Milwaukee in April, but that show was postponed. He was set to kick off a series of performances starting in July in Pittsburgh. The tour was supposed to include eight performances that had been rescheduled to either later this year or next year, ending July 3, 2026. What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, is a brain condition that occurs when fluid builds up inside or around the brain, disrupting certain brain-related functions. Cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and spinal cord, is the type of fluid that builds up. Typically, your body makes just enough of this fluid each day and absorbs that same amount, according to Johns Hopkins, but sometimes too much fluid can build up, leading to NPH. According to the Cleveland Clinic, NPH is most common in people over 65, though overall relatively uncommon. "It affects about 0.2% of people between the ages 70 and 80, and about 5.9% of people over 80," the clinic notes. In addition to balance issues, Johns Hopkins says symptoms can also include changes in gait, forgetfulness and confusion, mood changes, loss of bladder control and difficulty responding to questions. Both the Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins say NPH is usually treatable. The treatment typically involves implanting a shunt in order to drain the fluid. "Getting prompt diagnosis and treatment helps improve your chances of a good outcome," Johns Hopkins adds.
Gizmodo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Gizmodo
Conspiracy Theorists Blame Covid-19 Vaccines for Joe Biden's Cancer
News broke over the weekend that President Joe Biden has prostate cancer, kicking off the kind of polarized public reaction that unfolds when this sort of thing happens to a high-profile political figure. There were the Democrats who sent an outpouring of condolences and the Republicans who made crude jokes. But there was also a third reaction that's become standard whenever a prominent person gets a bad health diagnosis in the post-covid era: Vaxxed? Shortly after news broke that the 82-year-old former president had cancer, social media lit up with conspiracy theorists insisting his illness had something to do with the covid-19 vaccine. In fact, people seemed fixed on one term which has spread widely among the scientific and medically illiterate. They kept saying Biden must have 'turbo cancer.' Some on social media speculated that perhaps Biden had cancer that went undetected while he was serving as president until Jan. 2025. But Kristi Leigh, a reporter for the far-right news outlet LindellTV, which is owned by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, thought it was a brilliant point when one of her guests brought up the idea that perhaps Biden's cancer diagnosis wasn't being hidden while he was in office after all. Maybe Biden just had 'turbo cancer.' 'Many of us are quick to assume Biden's cancer diagnosis was hidden—and rightfully so—since the administration covered up his mental health decline. BUT WHAT IF IT WASN'T?' Leigh wrote on X. 'What if this is a turbo cancer related to his 'rolling up the sleeve' in the White House?' It should be noted that the guest on Leigh's show who made this supposedly intelligent point about turbo cancer was Ben Tapper, a chiropractor from Nebraska who was churning out anti-vaccine propaganda in 2021, according to the Guardian. Chiropractors have been some of the most vocal anti-vaccine advocates in the country since the covid-19 pandemic started in 2020. Peter A. McCullough, a former cardiologist who promoted unproven treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine at the height of the pandemic, posted a video to Instagram claiming that Biden's cancer was 'turbo cancer.' 'It meets all the definitional criteria for turbo cancer… cancer on overdrive,' McCullough said in the video. McCullough was sued by Baylor University Medical Center in 2021 for claiming an affiliation with the institution while spreading misinformation about covid-19. Others on social media platforms like Facebook were some of the earliest to post about the conspiracy theory after Biden's cancer diagnosis was announced. 'Joe Biden has been diagnosed with turbo cancer. Exit stage left Joe…' one Facebook user wrote, adding the hashtag #SafeAndEffective in an effort to tie his cancer to the covid-19 vaccine. What's turbo cancer? It's just a name that's popped up on social media for a fast-progressing cancer but isn't something recognized by medical science. Biden's cancer reportedly has a Gleason score of 9, which is a grading system for prostate cancer. A score of 6 is low grade and 10 is high-grade cancer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But turbo cancer isn't a real thing, despite what conspiracy theorists on social media claim. As the AFP notes in its own fact-check of the absurd claims being made on social media right now, an aggressive form of cancer can develop quickly and routine screenings can sometimes miss cancer. But there's no evidence that covid-19 vaccines cause cancer. None of that will stop people from claiming that vaccines are unsafe, especially now that antivaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in charge of agencies like the CDC and FDA as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. News broke Tuesday that the FDA plans to limit access to the covid-19 vaccine to people over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions. FDA Commissioner Martin Makary and FDA vaccine head Vinay Prasad, both prominent figures in the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, have argued that covid vaccines aren't worth the risk. And with this change, it will probably become much harder for the average adult who wants a covid shot each year to get one, as health insurance companies become less likely to cover them for healthy adults.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Joe Biden, 82, Reveals Life-Threatening Health Diagnosis
President , 82, revealed a life-threatening health diagnosis: prostate cancer. On Sunday, May 18, the former POTUS' personal office released a statement with the somber medical update. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,' the statement said, per NBC News. It added: 'While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.' Now, Biden and his family are 'reviewing treatment options with his physicians." No other details about the 46th U.S. president's health or condition were shared, as of writing. On Jan. 20, Biden left the White House after four years in office as his successor, Donald Trump, 78, was inaugurated. In February, Creative Arts Agency announced Biden had signed with the talent agency. "President Biden is one of America's most respected and influential voices in national and global affairs," CAA co-chairman Richard Lovett, said in a statement on Instagram. Lovett continued, "His lifelong commitment to public service is one of unity, optimism, dignity, and possibility. We are profoundly honored to partner with him again." It's unclear how Biden's cancer diagnosis may or may not affect the partnership. Next:
