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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
NB brain illness investigation moves forward
Initial data in the New Brunswick mystery brain illness investigation has been sent to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brandi Glanville makes heartbreaking confession two years after life-changing mystery illness left her face disfigured
Brandi Glanville made a heartbreaking confession this week amid her battle with a mystery illness that has left her face disfigured. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 52, has spent over $100,000 seeking treatment for the condition, which she believes is caused by a facial parasite. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face. 'I haven't posted much on any social site lately because I'm hiding out and don't want to deal with the cruel comments on my appearance,' she revealed in part on X (formerly Twitter). However, Glanville promised fans that her hideout is over and that she would no longer be disguising herself with 'filters and heavy edits' on social media. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'But I'll be posting and sharing authentically without all the filters and heavy edits... See you there and don't forget to turn on your notifications for the daily drops,' she wrote. Brandi also addressed her absence on Patreon, a paid subscription platform, amid her emotionally taxing health battle. 'It's been a minute since I posted on Patreon, but I'm going back and will be interacting on there again,' she promised in the tweet. After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans, with one writing, 'I appreciate your raw honesty and sharing the things that can happen. You'll always be beautiful to me.' Another fan tweeted, 'I'm so sorry you are going through this.' They also encouraged her to 'ignore the trolls' while admiring her strength. 'It's a 'them' problem, not a 'Brandi' problem. You are doing great. Keep on being that strong a** woman!' the fan conluded. Someone else gave the reality TV star more support, writing, 'This is sad that people are mean and cruel. You have to do what is necessary as you recover from this horrible situation.' Brandi has been open about her ongoing struggle with a suspected facial parasite, which she believes she contracted in Morocco while filming the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Glanville has been frequently hospitalized due to her ongoing health concerns and that she has incurred substantial expenses because of it. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans The Bravo star said she's spent 'over $113,000' of her own money seeking treatment for the mystery condition outside of her health insurance plan. However, she's seen no improvements since. After various medical appointments, multiple physicians told the reality star she could be suffering from a 'parasite that jumps around [her] face.' According to the Mayo Clinic, angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that causes swelling in the deeper layers of skin, often around the face and lips. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow – who is married to Real Housewives Of Orange County star Heather Dubrow — said he was 'concerned' that Glanville could be suffering from either an 'infectious process' or a 'foreign-body reaction to something she's had injected.' Dubrow also clarified that Glanville isn't at 'fault' for not being certain about what is plaguing her, and he instead blamed her doctor for not having a solid diagnosis and treatment plan. However, he seemed fairly certain that whatever was going on with her is 'not a parasite' and is 'not from something she ate.' Instead, he suggested the issue is 'something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body.' Surprisingly, Dubrow even thought it was possible that Glanville could be ahead of her doctors, as he said she could be right that she might require surgery. He noted that she could have been infected with either mycobacteria or fungi, which could be 'very difficult to treat.' Dubrow looked particularly concerned when he said Glanville's condition was 'like a ticking time bomb,' because the potential damage could get more and more severe in a short period of time. He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so it would be essential for her to get a solid diagnosis and possibly a skin sample to determine what she was suffering from. Dubrow concluded the interview by offering the services of himself and his Botched costars. Brandi later shared that she had a consultation with Dubrow, but had decided to get a second opinion. Brandi explained that Dubrow told her it might take five years for her to be 'totally fine.' 'Five years is way too long for me to wait,' the reality beauty said on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, while also revealing she has not had sex in a year due to her health issues. 'I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really.' The star shared that she wants to 'run tests, get another MRI, another cat scan' adding that she wants to 'get to the bottom of this.' Brandi added that she doesn't 'feel better' and stills sees 'this thing in my face jumping around.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brandi Glanville admits she's been 'hiding out' after cruel comments about her disfigured face
Brandi Glanville made a heartbreaking confession this week amid her battle with a mystery illness that has left her face disfigured. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 52, has spent over $100,000 seeking treatment for the condition, which she believes is caused by a facial parasite. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face. 'I haven't posted much on any social site lately because I'm hiding out and don't want to deal with the cruel comments on my appearance,' she revealed in part on X (formerly Twitter). However, Glanville promised fans that her hideout is over and that she would no longer be disguising herself with 'filters and heavy edits' on social media. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'But I'll be posting and sharing authentically without all the filters and heavy edits... See you there and don't forget to turn on your notifications for the daily drops,' she wrote. Brandi also addressed her absence on Patreon, a paid subscription platform, amid her emotionally taxing health battle. 'It's been a minute since I posted on Patreon, but I'm going back and will be interacting on there again,' she promised in the tweet. After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans, with one writing, 'I appreciate your raw honesty and sharing the things that can happen. You'll always be beautiful to me.' Another fan tweeted, 'I'm so sorry you are going through this.' They also encouraged her to 'ignore the trolls' while admiring her strength. 'It's a 'them' problem, not a 'Brandi' problem. You are doing great. Keep on being that strong a** woman!' the fan conluded. Someone else gave the reality TV star more support, writing, 'This is sad that people are mean and cruel. You have to do what is necessary as you recover from this horrible situation.' Brandi has been open about her ongoing struggle with a suspected facial parasite, which she believes she contracted in Morocco while filming the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Glanville has been frequently hospitalized due to her ongoing health concerns and that she has incurred substantial expenses because of it. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans The Bravo star said she's spent 'over $113,000' of her own money seeking treatment for the mystery condition outside of her health insurance plan. However, she's seen no improvements since. After various medical appointments, multiple physicians told the reality star she could be suffering from a 'parasite that jumps around [her] face.' According to the Mayo Clinic, angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that causes swelling in the deeper layers of skin, often around the face and lips. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow – who is married to Real Housewives Of Orange County star Heather Dubrow — said he was 'concerned' that Glanville could be suffering from either an 'infectious process' or a 'foreign-body reaction to something she's had injected.' Dubrow also clarified that Glanville isn't at 'fault' for not being certain about what is plaguing her, and he instead blamed her doctor for not having a solid diagnosis and treatment plan. However, he seemed fairly certain that whatever was going on with her is 'not a parasite' and is 'not from something she ate.' Instead, he suggested the issue is 'something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body.' Surprisingly, Dubrow even thought it was possible that Glanville could be ahead of her doctors, as he said she could be right that she might require surgery. He noted that she could have been infected with either mycobacteria or fungi, which could be 'very difficult to treat.' Dubrow looked particularly concerned when he said Glanville's condition was 'like a ticking time bomb,' because the potential damage could get more and more severe in a short period of time. He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so it would be essential for her to get a solid diagnosis and possibly a skin sample to determine what she was suffering from. Dubrow concluded the interview by offering the services of himself and his Botched costars. Brandi later shared that she had a consultation with Dubrow, but had decided to get a second opinion. Brandi explained that Dubrow told her it might take five years for her to be 'totally fine.' 'Five years is way too long for me to wait,' the reality beauty said on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, while also revealing she has not had sex in a year due to her health issues. 'I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really.' The star shared that she wants to 'run tests, get another MRI, another cat scan' adding that she wants to 'get to the bottom of this.' Brandi added that she doesn't 'feel better' and stills sees 'this thing in my face jumping around.' She also shared that she has 'four different doctors' who have given her 'four different opinions of what it could possibly be.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Amy Childs reveals she's 'never been in so much pain and can't get out of bed' as she's struck down with mystery illness after shocking two stone weight loss
Amy Childs has revealed she's suffering from a mystery illness that has left her in 'so much paim' and 'unable to get out of bed'. She shared the post about her health on Instagram on Stories after shocking with her recent two stone weight loss. The TOWIE star, 34, adimitted she's been suffering with stomach cramps, a temperature and sickness but wasn't sure why. Despite this, Amy has been posting about a recent health overhaul, revealing she's been tucking into two chicken breasts, potatoes, broccoli and a portion of coleslaw for dinner. For breakfast, Amy starts her day with two poached eggs and avocado before tucking into a goat's cheese salad or jacket potato with cheese for lunch. The TOWIE star also shared she's been struck down with a 'painful' illness, suffering with stomach cramps, a temperature and sickness The TOWIE star has shocked fans recently as she continues to display her new slimmed down appearance While she keeps to a strict diet in the week, Amy told Closer last year that she still allows herself takeaways at the weekend. Amy previously shared she would tuck into pancakes, a nacho dinner and chicken pie twice a week. The reality star admitted in 2019 she had 'never eaten so much in her life' while on a previous meal plan to lose weight after the birth of her first child Polly. She told The Sun: 'I'm an ambassador for the Academy Plan - and stick to it religiously. Their meal plans are brilliant. 'For breakfast it's banana pancakes - I had 2 bananas mashed up two eggs. 'They've got chicken fajitas, a nacho dinner - and it's literally under 200 calories - and chicken pie two times a a week - loads of veg in it. I've never eaten so much in my life.' Amid her health woes, Amy questioned whether she is suffering with food poisoning as she took to Instagram to share her symptoms. She wrote: 'Guys I have been up all night I have been freezing cold, boiling hot and I haven't stopped being sick. 'The cramps have been so painful I can't physically get out of bed, I have never been in this kind of pain. 'I have googled and this is the symptoms I have got, I have really bad tummy cramps and struggling to keep anything down.' It comes after Amy addressed fan concerns over her slimmed-down appearance, emphasising that her transformation was accomplished without weight-loss injections, instead crediting her fitness coach for her progress. Sharing snaps in a pink minidress on Sunday she flaunted her physique in the strapless baby pink number before heading out with the 'school mums'. Amy said she 'felt like a princess' as she styled her long tresses in a neat up do and wore a stunning palette of makeup. However, fans were more concerned about her dramatic weight loss with many begging her to 'look after herself' and 'stop losing weight', telling the reality that that she looks 'completely different'. They penned: 'I feel so sad that she feels the need to lose soooo much weight . She looked fantastic before. Look after yourself. 'So pretty but my gosh way too thin.; Beautiful!! Don't lose anymore weight xx; Look after yourself; Please stop losing weight hunny. 'What is this Amy she looks completely different; Amy you look beautiful please don't lose weight; Amy you don't need to loose weight you look great. Amy captioned the post: 'I felt like a real life princess. Appreciation post for my Glam team! Was so nice to get dressed up with the school mums and have a night off no kids!! Not sure I look like this now.' The reality star previously revealed she lost two stone after struggling to lose weight following the birth of her twins Mother-of-four Amy said she struggled to slim down and get back to her pre-baby weight following the birth of her twins Milly and Billy, who were born in April 2022, who she shares with Billy Delbosq. Amy also shares daughter Polly, eight, with builder Bradley Wright, and Ritchie, five, with her ex of the same name. Sharing a swimsuit post of herself, she wrote: 'Feeling proud. Nearly 2 stone down and WOW I feel the best I have ever felt since having the twins!! 'I really struggled with losing weight after the babies, I was in a complete baby bubble, no energy, and the last thing I wanted to do was 'diet' '10 months ago I decided to follow a meal plan @ and train up to 3 times a week with MY PT! as well as taking up reformer Pilates (which I absolutely love) great for toning. 'I still very much enjoy weekends with a few glasses of Prosecco or a bottle BUT this is basically a post to say if you was in the same boat as me 9months ago struggling to lose your weight! 'Then if I can do it you 1000 percent can do it too! It's not a quick fix and it's taken me months but I'm starting to feel good in my self again! 'I never thought I would feel confident uploading pictures of me especially in swimwear still a lot of toning up to do, but I have too remember that I have had 4 children so I should be very proud how far I've come ♥️
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mystery as 'iconic' sound vanishes from Aussie city's streets
One of Australia's most iconic sounds is rapidly disappearing from the suburbs in the west of the country. A mystery illness has been infecting magpies in the region, and as they die, so too does their melodious call. The scale of the problem across Perth and southwest Western Australia has caught frontline rescuers and disease experts by surprise. WA Wildlife became aware of the problem seven years ago, but there's been a surge in cases over the past five months. Hundreds have been assessed, with many too ill to survive crippling symptoms including limb paralysis and respiratory distress. The group's CEO Dean Huxley told Yahoo News he's received dozens of reports of entire 'tribes' of magpies vanishing. 'In Willagee, which is a southern suburb, it used to be notoriously overrun with magpies, it was overpopulated. I've had several residents from Willagee say they haven't seen a magpie in months,' he told Yahoo News. 'But even in my local area, I've noticed three parks where I haven't seen the tribe at all. Areas where they used to be in overabundance are now they're quite scarce.' Not only is Huxley concerned about the magpies; the presence of wildlife in cities is important for the well-being of humans. 'People just love magpies. And a high number of people have taken to social media to say they're devastated by the loss of their tribe. I think it's having a really negative impact on the community from a mental health perspective,' he said. The disease has similarities to botulism and the mystery illnesses that paralyse and kill birds and flying foxes in the eastern states, but experts suspect the Western Australian disease could be caused by a separate pathogen. A team led by Murdoch University wildlife health expert Dr Bethany Jackson had examined the bodies of 10 suspected victims of the disease. Inflammation of their brains and hearts suggests a virus, which could be spread by a vector like a mosquito or a tick. The outbreaks occur during the warmer months, so as winter sets in, the researchers are running comprehensive and high-level tests, hoping to get closer to solving the mystery. 'After the massive increase over the last summer period, we decided to stop, go back to square one, and run every test we think is reasonable,' Jackson told Yahoo. Mystery over 'unusual' outbreak plaguing iconic bird 😳 'Stomach-churning' reason behind popular seaside tourist show 🏝️ Luxury hotel attraction shut down after 'living nightmare' in pool exposed Before next summer, Jackson hopes to have 'clues' as to its cause, or at the very least to have ruled out certain possibilities. A definitive answer likely isn't imminent, and another season's worth of high-quality samples will probably be needed for their strategic approach to bear fruit. Aware of the public concern and determined to stop the carnage, the magpie syndrome is never far from Jackson's thoughts. Even when she returned home after a long day lecturing or working in the lab, she's reminded of the problem because the birds have disappeared from her own suburb. 'I think about it 24/7, because it's intellectually fascinating, and we see new things happening in wildlife with environmental change and urbanisation,' she said. 'But I also just really want to have answers for the public and for the people that work with the birds, because, it's very taxing and emotional for them.' Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
