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The article highlights various plastic surgeries considered highly risky or dangerous by medical professionals, including iris depigmentation, rib removal, Brazilian butt lifts, and others, emphasizing that some procedures can cause severe health complications or regret later in life.
New research highlights significant long-term health risks for trans-identified female patients using testosterone, including high rates of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder control issues, sexual dysfunction, and bowel movement problems. Experts warn that these complications mirror those seen in menopausal women but occur decades earlier, raising concerns about the disconnect between the perceived benefits and actual risks of gender-affirming medical interventions.
Many women are turning to weight-loss medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic before pregnancy in an effort to improve their chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy. However, there is little information available about the potential risks of these drugs on a fetus. Doctors advise women to stop taking these medications at least two months before trying to conceive due to the lack of data on their safety during pregnancy.
Robert De Niro, 79, has become a father for the seventh time, joining the exclusive club of older new fathers. The birth date and mother's name have not been disclosed. A 2018 study found that men aged 55 and older accounted for only 111,130 births over a decade. Older fathers are associated with a higher risk of medical issues in children, including prematurity, low birthweight, and the need for intensive care. The overall risk to children is still relatively low, but research has suggested that the children of older fathers have increased risks for neuropsychiatric problems.
The new generation of obesity drugs, including GLP-1 drugs, hold much promise for people whose health is seriously compromised by too much weight. However, the promise must be discounted against the high cost of the drugs, medical risks, and research data that show how fleeting weight loss can be. GLP-1 drugs are intended to be taken pretty much forever, and there are many serious complications, including pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney failure, and even suicidal thoughts. With the known and unknown health hazards, and the massive prescription costs looming over the health care system, it is worth considering if it's all worth it.