The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an official health alert advisory on Tuesday warning about reports of fake Botox injections that have landed some patients in the hospital. Along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health officials, the CDC said it is investigating a total of 22 cases across 11 …
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Fake Botox claims, puberty blocker dangers and more led top Health news this week
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in …
Read More »CDC investigating fake Botox injections: ‘Serious and sometimes fatal’
Fake Botox is on the CDC’s radar. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it is investigating reports of “a few botulism-like illnesses in several states resulting from botulinum toxin injections (commonly called ‘Botox’) administered in non-medical settings,” the agency said in a statement. “We are coordinating a multi-state outbreak investigation,” the agency added. …
Read More »California plastic surgery 'addict’ dissolves filler to ‘embrace beauty’ after spending $50K on procedures
A woman is pausing her cosmetic enhancements for the time being after feeling like she might have gone too far. Serena Smith, a 24-year-old singer, said she’s spent $50,000 in the last six years on cosmetic surgery and treatments. The Beverly Hills, California, resident said that her addiction to changing her face first started in Dec. 2016 when she had …
Read More »Former Disney star 'never regretted' getting breast implants as a teen after being encouraged by mom
Former Disney Channel actress Christy Carlson Romano made headlines last fall when she revealed her mother had encouraged her to get breast implants as a teenager. Now 40 years old, Romano says it’s a decision she has “never regretted,” while also praising her mother for the way in which she supported her. “I remember being in the news recently because …
Read More »Megan Fox confesses what plastic surgery she's had and the 'paranoia' that keeps her from getting more
Megan Fox spilled her plastic surgery secrets and revealed the reason she hasn’t done more. The “Transformers” star confessed she’s had three breast augmentations — one in her 20s, one after she stopped breastfeeding her kids and one recently to fix “rippling.” Fox also copped to having her nose done, but not as many times as everyone thinks. The 37-year-old …
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