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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death
Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death originally appeared on Parade. Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, following a reported cardiac arrest. The shocking news comes after Hogan opened up about his declining health and the toll his legendary wrestling career had taken on his body. Hulk Hogan Had 25 Surgeries in 10 Years In a September 2024 appearance on Logan Paul's 'IMPAULSIVE' podcast, Hogan revealed that he had undergone a staggering 25 surgeries over the past decade. 'I've had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. Ten of them were back surgeries,' Hogan told Paul. 'Nobody told me this gimmick stuff was fake. I've had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders — everything.' The WWE Hall of Famer also reflected on the physically punishing early days of professional wrestling. He recalled how Andre the Giant once warned him about the dangerous condition of older wrestling rings. 'The equipment back in the day when I started wrestling in '77 was a little different than the rings and stuff you guys are working in now,' Hogan said. 'Andre used to tell me, 'Boss, don't fall down. You won't get back up.' It was like a 22-foot boxing ring that had lumps in it, boards sticking up—it was horrible.' Hulk Hogan's Health Issues Before His Death In the months leading up to his death, Hogan's public appearances sparked concern among fans. After appearing on Fox & Friends to promote his new wrestling league, many noted the WWE icon looked 'unwell.' Soon after, Hogan was reportedly hospitalized for neck and back issues, undergoing a minor cervical fusion surgery. Rumors quickly spread that he was on his 'deathbed,' but his representatives shut down those claims. 'He just needs from time to time a medical check-up,' a spokesperson reportedly told The Independent, adding there were 'no reasons to panic.' Hulk Hogan's Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest Reported As of now, Hogan's cause of death is being reported as cardiac arrest, though official confirmation and more details are expected in the coming days. Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Japan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Japan Times
Health ministry panel calls for consolidating cancer care provision
A health ministry panel of experts on Friday called for consolidating surgeries and radiotherapies for cancer treatment, with the dwindling number of surgeons in Japan cited as a top reason for the proposed change. The recommendation was part of proposals compiled by the panel, which had studied Japan's cancer treatment provision system toward 2040, when the country is expected to have a significantly older population with fewer people of working age. Shortages of surgeons are expected to accelerate toward 2040, according to the proposals. Radiotherapy devices are expensive and the number of patients who need radiotherapy varies by region. Demand for cancer surgeries is projected to decrease by 5% by 2040, while that for radiotherapy is projected to increase by 24%, according to the panel. Estimating a 3% rise in the number of cancer patients to 1,055,000 by 2040 from the current level and a 39% decrease in the number of gastrointestinal surgeons if the situation stays the same, the panel warned that it may not be possible to maintain currently provided surgical treatments. The panel found consolidation preferable for areas where patients and doctors are limited, as well as cases in which highly advanced techniques are needed. Pediatric cancer and rare cancers were also named as medical fields for which consolidation is desirable. In the meantime, the panel pointed to a need to provide high-quality medical treatment universally in medication therapies, for which demand is expected to increase by 15%, and for elderly cancer patients. Consultative groups involving prefectural governments and key hospitals will discuss cancer treatment provision systems for their own prefectures, the proposals said. The panel called for patient groups' participation in the discussions and gaining the understanding of local residents.
Al Jazeera
18-07-2025
- Health
- Al Jazeera
Gaza surgeries halted due to 'malnutrition and low equipment'
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Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie's hair-raising world record 'death dive' attempt from the top of 42metre sheer cliff goes horribly wrong
An adrenaline junkie fractured his skull and needed two major surgeries after he attempted a world-record dive from an Australian waterfall. Vali Graham, 21, suffered horrific injuries after he leapt from the top of Minnehaha Falls, a 42.5metre cliff, in the NSW Blue Mountains on June 11. He has undergone multiple operations and weeks of rehabilitation after the dive, footage of which showed Mr Graham gearing himself up at the top of the rock ledge before he jumped off and performed an acrobatic twist in the air on the way down. View this post on Instagram A post shared by #lostmtns (@lostmtns) Unfortunately he landed in an awkward 'pike' position which knocked him out, fractured his skull and back, caused a concussion and burst his eardrum. These injuries required Mr Graham to head straight to hospital where he underwent emergency surgeries. The stuntman provided an update to his follows a couple of days later letting everybody know he was going to be fine. His suffering, Mr Graham wrote, was a gift from god. 'Update: 'God gives us the gift of suffering' after sending this monster 42.5m cliff I was knocked unconscious . . .after regaining consciousness I pulled myself out of the water and walked a steep 1.2km out to our car where my friends took me to hospital' he wrote. Mr Graham also thanked his followers for the love and support they had shown him. 'The support was amazing, I've had surgery on my back and sternum and was walking 2 days after surgery,' he wrote. 'I am honestly mentally feeling amazing, ready to rebuild my body better than ever and come back stronger, a long way to go but excited for the journey.' The height he jumped from was equivalent to a 13 storey building and his followers were floored by his dedication to the sport. 'Beyond comprehension how he does that,' one person commented. 'Full credit to him he deserves the world record,' another wrote. Although some who watched the video had less-than-stellar feedback for Mr Graham. 'My taxes have to pay for your dumb choices,' one person commented; 'God didn't give you that suffering, you did that yourself,' another said.
Washington Post
12-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Parent worries past struggles caused daughter's body image issues
Dear Eric: By the time I was 8, I knew something was wrong with me. Babies that couldn't be told not to would stare at my odd face. Sometimes I'd catch adults doing the same. It made me very uncomfortable. I felt sick all of the time. No one knew why, but as a teen my deformities spread, and I had to have two grueling surgeries for spinal abnormalities. Afterward, I came up with elaborate ways to make up my face, do my hair and dress to disguise my oddities
