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She wanted weight loss — but instead, she lost money and self-esteem.

UK mother Julia Lanni, 58, says she bellied up about $155 last summer for 16 fat-dissolving Aqualyx injections in her stomach in the hopes they would boost her body confidence.

What she got was a 2.75-inch hole in her stomach that required emergency surgery.



“This treatment was certainly life-changing, but not in the way I wanted,” Lanni, of Hertfordshire, England, admitted to SWNS. “My confidence is even lower than it was before. My weight was the same after the treatment and I’ve been left with a scar.”

Fat-dissolving or lipolysis injections have...

I took injections to lose weight — I got a hole in my stomach instead

Bullied at school, he says he hated himself and felt like a “freak, a monster.” It was 2020 and he welcomed the lockdowns that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was happy. I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” Garratt, now 19, tells TODAY.com.

Teen loses 200 pounds on his own, shares No. 1 tip for weight loss success

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study investigated how different kinds of antidepressants affected weight gain, a common side effect of the drugs. The research found that after six months, Lexapro users experienced the most weight gain while people taking Wellbutrin gained the least.Psychiatrists say that weight gain can be an important factor to consider when choosing an antidepressant, but that medical history also plays a role. 
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Pain under the left rib cage can be caused by various conditions, ranging from benign to more serious issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes:. Indigestion: Overeating, eating spicy foods, or consuming carbonated drinks can lead to discomfort or pain in the upper abdominal area.

Pain Under the Ribs Above the Stomach

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

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Britney Spears has yet to fully recover after suffering an injury at Chateau Marmont in May, when concerned bystanders called 911 to report a woman with the pop star's description experiencing a potential "mental breakdown."On Monday, August 19, the "Toxic" singer took to Instagram with a bizarre update about her foot, revealing she's still in pain and struggling to perform basic activities months after allegedly twisting her ankle while trying to "leap" in the living room of her suite at the West Hollywood hotel.In a since-deleted caption, Spears explained how she included two photos in the post — one of...

Britney Spears Is Convinced She Has a 'Broken Bone' in Her Foot and 'Trauma in Her Head' Months After Twisting Ankle

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Christina Applegate explained why her multiple sclerosis has made her feel like a very specific children’s book character. “I have no muscles in my legs, which I showed you,” Applegate, 52, told Jamie-Lynn Sigler during an episode of their “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday, August 20. “I look like Humpty Dumpty. My little tiny, weird legs […]

Christina Applegate Says She Looks Like ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Because She Has ‘No Muscles’ in Her Legs

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Kourtney Kardashian is reportedly “heartbroken” as her 14-year-old son Mason Disick is said to be distancing himself from her to spend more time with his father, Scott Disick. According to an exclusive source speaking to Life & Style,...

Kourtney Kardashian Is Reportedly 'Heartbroken' Over Son’s Decision Not To Live With Her After Being Accused Of 'Neglecting' Her Older Children

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

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A £70,000 treatment gone wrong left the 49-year-old with years of treatment and mobility issues.

I had surgery to lengthen my legs and then it went horribly wrong

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Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

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A WOMAN has revealed that she was on a night out and was being chatted up by a guy, but things quickly turned sour when she told him her name. Sadhbh, a brunette beauty from Ireland, claimed that the young guy laughed in her face when she shared her moniker.

A guy was chatting me up on a night out – but when I told him my name he laughed in my face and said ‘surely not’

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Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

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GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – can often be treated naturally with these methods

If Acid Reflux Is Keeping You Up at Night, Try These Doctor-Approved Methods to Help Sleep With GERD

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
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The woman, named locally as Alberta Obinim, died at the scene in Gorton while two others are in hospital.

Woman killed and two hurt in stabbing

The woman was found fatally injured near Station Way, in Crawley, on Sunday morning, say police.

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Two motorcyclists who died in a crash near a Derbyshire town have been named by police. Derbyshire Police were called to the A6 near Tom Thorn between Buxton and Dove Holes at about 10:18 BST on Sunday to reports of a crash involving two motorbikes and a car. On Monday,...

Police name two motorcyclists killed in crash

A 15-year-old girl who died in a river had been playing with friends, the opening of an inquest has been told. Holli Smallman from Welshpool, Powys, was found at 20:00 BST on Friday, 9 August after a search of the River Severn. Her heartbroken family described Holli as a "loving...

Girl, 15, found in river was playing, inquest told

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Surgery for man after weight loss balloon pill success

A man who was given a new type of weight loss pill by the NHS has now had gastric bypass surgery after losing three and a...

Surgery for man after weight loss balloon pill success

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