A woman endured severe injuries after an MRI scan caused a sex toy to be forcefully drawn through her body.

Believing the anal plug was entirely silicone, she hadn’t removed it prior to the procedure. However, the toy contained a hidden metallic core that reacted violently with the MRI’s powerful magnets.

The toy contained a hidden metallic core that reacted violently with the MRI’s powerful magnets.Credit: izusek / Getty

During the scan, the magnetic force propelled the object from her rectum into her chest cavity, causing immediate and intense pain. She reportedly felt nauseous and on the verge of losing consciousness. An ambulance transported her to the hospital for emergency treatment.

The health professional who filed the report said: “She went in for the MRI and when the MRI was over and the tech was pulling the table out the patient started to scream.

“The patient stated that she felt nauseous, was in pain, and felt like she was going to pass out.

“An ambulance was called for this patient and she was sent to the hospital. “The patient was checked out by the radiologist at the site before transport to ensure the patient was doing okay.

“The patient has not returned any of our calls yet to try and follow up to see how she is doing.”

A woman endured severe injuries after an MRI scan caused a sex toy to be forcefully drawn through her body. Credit: Tom Merton/Getty

This incident shows the critical importance of disclosing any potential metal objects to medical staff before undergoing an MRI scan. Even items marketed as non-metallic may contain hidden metal components, posing serious risks during imaging procedures.

MRI machines utilize extremely strong magnets, typically ranging from 0.5 to 3 Tesla, which can attract metallic objects with significant force. The NHS advises patients to inform medical staff of any metallic objects in their bodies to assess risks and ensure safety during the scan.

Professor Adam Taylor, an expert in human anatomy at Lancaster University, noted that while small metal objects can reach speeds up to 40 mph within the magnetic field, larger items with metallic cores may move at high speeds but not close to the speed of sound.

This case serves as a stark reminder to always communicate openly with healthcare providers about any objects or implants in your body before undergoing medical procedures, especially those involving strong magnetic fields.

Scientists believe that they may have identified the cause of so many unexplained cancers.

Scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in finding the cause of certain cancers. Credit: Flying Colours Ltd / Getty

A groundbreaking scientific review has uncovered a potential cause for certain cancers and health conditions that can’t be fully explained by genetics, diet, or lifestyle.

According to the Daily Mail, microplastics – tiny fragments of plastic less than 5mm in diameter – are being linked to colon and lung cancer, lung diseases, and infertility.

These alarming findings are based on an analysis of over 3,000 studies conducted by researchers at the University of California.

There’s a potential link between microplastics and serious health issues, such as cancer. Credit: SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty

Microplastics can be found everywhere, infiltrating the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink.

They’ve been released into the environment through the breakdown of used items such as food containers, clothing packaging, cigarette filters, and even tires.

Shockingly, the tiny fragments – which have contaminated the planet – have also been discovered causing inflammation in major human organs.

While individual microplastics may pose minimal direct harm, their presence could lead to tissue damage, liver and heart problems, and irreversible health impacts.

Microplastics have been released into the environment through the breakdown of used items. Credit: Alistair Berg / Getty

California researchers have revealed a potential connection between the tiny toxins exposure and the development of serious health issues, such as colon and lung cancer – two illnesses that have been affecting demographics that aren’t typically at risk.

The study, published in ACS Publications Environmental Science & Technology, noted that microplastics are “‘suspected’ to adversely impact the colon and small intestine in humans”.

Researchers also added that the fragments contribute to intestinal cell death, chronic inflammation, and disruptions to the intestinal immune system.

The reproductive system isn’t spared either as the review highlighted how microplastics may impact hormonal balance, sperm quality, and testicular health in men as well as affecting ovarian function and placenta development in women.

In addition to this, there are links between microplastics detected in the placenta to low birth weight as well as associations between microplastics in amniotic fluid and pre-term births.

“We concluded that exposure to microplastics is ‘suspected’ to adversely impact sperm quality and testicular health in humans,” the researchers added.

Microplastics have contaminated our oceans. Credit: Miguel Sotomayor / Getty

Microplastics are also suspected of damaging the respiratory system. The examination revealed that these particles cause chronic inflammation in the airways, lung injuries, and may even increase the risk of lung cancer.

Senior author Tracey J. Woodruff, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at UCSF, explained: “These microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know this type of air pollution is harmful,” cited by the publication.

The researchers said that the tiny plastics “are widespread and mobile in the environment, being detected in air, surface water, coastal beaches, sediment, and food,” adding: “They have been discovered in remote and pristine locations, including the Antarctic, deep ocean trenches, and Arctic sea ice.”

With annual plastic production nearing 460 million metric tons – and expected to more than double by 2050 – human exposure to microplastics is only set to exacerbate.

Nicholas Chartres, PhD, the study’s lead author, has urged regulatory agencies and policy leaders “to consider the growing evidence of health harms from microplastics, including colon and lung cancer”.

“We hope state leaders will take immediate action to prevent further exposures,” he added.

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A doctor has explained how to correctly blow your nose because the way we’ve been doing it is wrong.

I’ll be honest, before I was presented with this information I never gave much of a thought about how to blow my nose.

We’re all going to catch a cold at some point in our lives, and as annoying as they are, they usually pass by without causing much harm.

When they strike, most people reach for the tissues and get ready for their noses to start leaking… but are you tending to it properly?

We’ve all been struck down by a cold at some point in our lives. Credit: Paul Bradbury/Getty

Sharing insights with his 1.4 million TikTok followers, allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin outlined the dangers of incorrectly clearing your sinuses.

Dr. Rubin explained that many people blow their noses too forcefully or pinch both nostrils at once, a common mistake. This excessive pressure can damage delicate nasal passages, especially in dry conditions, and increase the likelihood of painful nosebleeds.

Beyond that, forceful nose-blowing can send mucus in unintended directions, potentially causing further complications.

“You could be displacing mucus, bacteria, viruses, etc. into your eustachian tubes and potentially increasing the risk of having an ear infection,” Dr. Rubin said. In rare cases, this could even lead to a ruptured eardrum.

Dr. Rubin’s public service announcement comes at a critical time, as cold and flu season intensifies nationwide.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza levels are “high” or “very high” in 42 states, with the South and Pacific Northwest particularly affected.

The hardest-hit states include Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee. Meanwhile, Montana and Vermont remain relatively unscathed, with minimal flu activity reported.

For those battling congestion, Dr. Rubin offers straightforward advice:

1. Press one nostril closed to prevent air from escaping through the opposite side.
2. Gently blow into a tissue to clear mucus from the open nostril.
3. Repeat on the other side.

The key, Dr. Rubin emphasized, is to blow gently and avoid creating too much pressure – and only blow out of one nostril at a time, not both. “It should be slow, comfortable, and relatively quiet — no forceful honking,” he advised.

To minimize the spread of germs, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water afterward.

This seems like good advice to have this winter. Credit: Guillermo Spelucin/Getty

People seem shocked by this information, as one person wrote: “At this point I’m convinced I don’t even blink correctly.”

A second person said: “I was so concerned at first that I’ve been doing it wrong for years, but now I’m wondering how do you even blow with both nostrils at the same time??”

While a third seemed to know already: “Wait people don’t plug one side when they blow their nose?”

So, as we are deep in winter and sicknesses are spreading, perhaps it would be worth taking this advice on board.

A mom has spoken out about how her “puffy eyes” led to a life-altering and near-fatal health diagnosis.

Lizzie’s first symptoms were bags under her eyes. Credit: Leukaemia UK

For Lizzie, a 56-year-old professional cellist from England, life has been a series of health battles.

The mom has faced a lifetime of medical challenges. Diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) at 17, she had her spleen removed at 21, leaving her immunocompromised.

Later, in 2020, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Yet, it was her daughter’s sharp eye in February 2021 that set in motion a life-saving journey.

“At that time, Lowri was studying from home due to Covid,” Lizzie explained. “She spotted I had big bags under my eyes – they were huge – and urged me to see a GP. I said no, but she insisted. I owe my daughter an awful lot.”

Initially, the GP suspected an allergic reaction to Lizzie’s morphine patches for fibromyalgia, but blood tests told a different story. Weeks later, a hospital in Burton-on-Trent called to report anomalies in her results, leading to an urgent bone marrow biopsy at Derby Royal Infirmary.

“They told me I had leukemia,” Lizzie recalled to Leukemia UK. “Looking back, I’d been having night sweats, which I attributed to menopause, and fatigue, which was normal for me. But when they mentioned a bone marrow biopsy, I knew it was serious.”

On March 3, 2021, Lizzie was officially diagnosed with ALL – acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

What followed was eight weeks in Nottingham City Hospital undergoing chemotherapy. However, full remission required a stem cell transplant. With no donor match available, her only hope was her daughter, Lowri.

Born nine weeks prematurely in 1999 after Lizzie had endured six miscarriages, Lowri has always been a miracle to her mother.

“I was told she might have developmental problems, but she excelled — she even got into Oxford to study English. I’m so proud of her. And then, she saved my life,” she heartwarmingly shared.

Lowri was a sufficient half-match for the transplant. On September 8, 2021, Lizzie received her daughter’s stem cells, followed by a donor lymphocyte infusion in March 2022.

For 20 months, the mom enjoyed remission, resuming her music career part-time and spending cherished moments with her fiancé John and their doodle dog, Scout.

But in November 2023, a routine blood test revealed the leukemia had returned. Lizzie hadn’t recognized the warning signs, saying: “The puffy eyes came back on holiday, but I blamed cocktails and lack of sleep.”

Her only chance of survival was CAR-T therapy, newly authorized for adults by the NHS. Lizzie said the process was grueling, sharing: “Outpatient chemo started again, which was a 100-mile round trip. I became very unwell – losing my sight in one eye and needing a wheelchair.”

After an agonizing wait, Lizzie was approved for CAR-T by the Cancer Drugs Fund. In February 2024, her T-cells were collected, processed, and reinfused on March 30. She became Nottingham University Hospital’s first adult CAR-T patient for relapsed ALL.

Today, Lizzie is in remission, confirmed on August 1, 2024. Reflecting on her journey, Lizzie said: “My world fell apart when I relapsed, but thanks to my incredible family, friends, and the NHS team, I’m here. Nothing in life is certain, so I’m taking one day at a time and seizing every moment.”

Sharing her story, Lizzie now wants others to be more aware of the symptoms. “I have a t-shirt that says, ‘I am the data,’” Lizzie joked. “CAR-T is still so new.”

Lily Phillips has opened up about a pretty gross health issue that she’s encountered since she slept with 101 men in a day.

In case you haven’t heard of her, Phillips is a 23-year-old adult star who is taking the industry by storm.

This time last year, nobody was too aware of her – but fast forward to today and she’s all over social media.

Part of the reason is due to the challenges she sets herself, such as her hopes to sleep with 1000 men in a single day.

Lily Phillips has made a name for herself in the adult industry. Credit: Lily Phillips/Instagram

To practice for such a huge target, the 23-year-old slept with 101 men in a day and it has sparked a lot of controversy.

YouTuber Josh Pieters followed Phillips on the big day and provided a behind-the-scenes look.

In one scene shared on social media, Phillips appeared visibly drained, reflecting on the taxing nature of the experience.

“It’s not for the weak girls,” she admitted. “If I’m honest, it was hard. I don’t know if I’d recommend it.”

She likened the challenge to “being a prostitute,” describing the day as “intense” and noting it was fundamentally different from typical intimacy.

“It wasn’t just having sex with someone; it was one in, one out,” Phillips explained.

She then burst into tears and had to be excused from the room.Well, the emotions from the day aren’t the only thing that the adult star has to worry about, as she’s now opened up about a health issue she’s got from that day and other challenges.

Phillips shared her ordeal in a recent TikTok video, sparking concern among her fans.

“I’ve taken so much liquid in my eyes over the last month or so, that it’s now having a permanent effect on my eyes,” she revealed in the video, while appearing visibly distressed.

In the clip, Phillips is seen sitting on a sofa, her eyes noticeably red and swollen. A man is positioned behind her as she candidly describes her symptoms.

“This video was just the start of it,” she continued. “They were stinging so much here, but now it’s so much worse.”

The admission has alarmed many of her followers, who expressed their hopes that Phillips is seeking appropriate medical treatment.

One person wrote: “Girl it could be clamidia [sic] of the eye. If they start going crusty gem em checked.”

In terms of her 1000 men in a day goal, medical professionals have voiced serious concerns about the risks associated with such extreme challenges.

Dr. Zac Turner, a specialist in preventive health, warned about the physical and psychological strain involved.

“Sex, at its core, is a physically demanding activity that engages various muscles, the cardiovascular system, and the release of endorphins,” Dr. Turner told the New York Post.

While beneficial in moderation, he noted that activities of this magnitude could lead to severe physical harm.

“Fatigue diminishes the pleasurable aspects, and the constant physical exertion transitions from beneficial to harmful,” he explained, citing risks such as tearing, bruising, general soreness, and long-term physical strain.