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Dara Torres Just Had Shoulder Surgery?!

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:30:00 PDT

Dara Torres left Beijing with her three silver medals in tow, and went almost straight to the operating room. This means the 41-year-old comeback ~~kid~~ mama - and hot mama at that - was swimming in pain. I couldn't tell, could you?

Torres lost her signature race, the 50-meter freestyle sprint, by .01 seconds. She has a phenomenal swim, and now that I know Torres was dealing with degenerative arthritis in her AC joint (where the collar bone, or clavicle, connects to the top of the shoulder blade), I am even more impressed. I'm impressed by her competitive drive, focus, and ability to race in pain. Obviously, she put the surgery and its six-week recovery period off so she could compete in her fifth Olympic games. She had surgery on Aug. 27 to create space in the arthritic joint so hopefully she can move her shoulder pain-free. I sure hope she has a speedy recovery, since she has a little one to chase after.

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Have You Ever Had Surgery?

FitSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:30:00 PDT

I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of doctor shows like Grey's Anatomy and House - not that I think they're entirely accurate. I am intrigued by the diseases and entertained that the doctors can perform miraculous operations to make people healthy in just 60 minutes. Luckily, I haven't had to spend much time in hospitals, and the only surgery I've had was pretty minor. What about you . . .

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Surgeons Are Being Prescribed Serious Face Time With the Wii

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:30:54 PST

Let's just hope that if you ever need surgery, your MD is an avid gamer! USA Today is reporting on a study performed by the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, which found that surgical residents who got their game on for an hour before diving into virtual surgery scored 48 percent higher on tool control and performance. This isn't the first time we've heard of hospitals incorporating the Wii into their practices: Rehab and physical therapy physicians have already been successfully using the Wii to remedy movement and balance issues.

However, not all games offer the same benefits. Titles like Marble Mania, where the player uses calculated and small movements with the Wii Remote, are better than, say, Super Mario Galaxy or Wii Sports. Unfortunately, saving the galaxy and perfecting your golf swing do not directly affect your ability to perform open heart surgery. Who knew? If you want to get in on some surgical action of your own, check out Trauma Center. It may just tide you over until you finish med school.

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A G-Shot in Your G-Spot?

DearSugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Although there is some debate as to whether or not the G-spot really exists, I'm a firm believer it does, and so is Dr. Matlock, a plastic surgeon known for his appearances on Dr. 90210. He and other cosmetic doctors are so sure of its existence that they have been giving G-shots in women's G-spots!

What is a G-shot you might ask? Basically you have to spread em' as if you were going to get a Pap smear, and your G-spot gets injected with a dollop of collagen (yes it's a shot). It's the same stuff they use to plump up thin lips.

For $1,850, the collagen supposedly increases the size of your G-spot for up to four months and makes your lady business much more sensitive to all movements ... yoga classes, trips on bumpy roads, and bike rides never felt so good! As for sex, some women claim that the G-Shot gives them the most amazing, volcanic, multiple orgasms they've ever had.

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want a shot of anything coming anywhere near my cootchie, even if better sex was the prize. What if I got the shot and had mind-blowing sex, then what? I'd have to spend thousands of dollars each year to keep up my wonderful sex life. Plus who knows if there are any long-term side effects. I think I prefer to have great sex the old fashioned way. How about you? Would you be interested in getting the G-shot?

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Cheesy Strip Club Commercial

GiggleSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:00:00 PDT

Like strip clubs themselves, this commercial doesn't leave much to the imagination. It lives up to its low-budget potential, though, and even adds a few misogynistic touches for good measure. Warning: you'll need a prescription for nausea after this one, folks.

Uterus Transplants?

FitSugar — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:00:00 PST

A New York hospital is taking steps to offer the first uterus transplant in the U.S. This is an amazing and radical surgery that may allow women whose wombs were removed to still bear children.

The wombs would come from women who passed away, just as most organ transplants do. The woman would get the womb transplant, get pregnant (hopefully), and then give birth. After she gave birth, the uterus would then be removed, so she wouldn't have to take antirejection drugs her whole life.

The hospitals president warned women not to get their hopes up, because uterus transplant is not expected "any time in the near future."

Scientists are still doing research and conducting tests. They want to try it out on animals first, to make sure it is an effective procedure that produces healthy offspring.

Organ transplants usually are performed to save lives, but increasingly they are being done to improve the quality of life. Hand transplants and the recent partial face transplant of a woman in France are examples.

Uterus transplants might be next. They are a reassuring idea for women who can't have babies themselves, and whose only option for having a biological baby is through a surrogate mother. It blows my mind that this could be possible. Only time will tell.

Adele Talks Grammys Nervousness and Being "Quite Carefree" in Vogue

Lauren Turner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:04:39 PST

Adele lets her hair down on the cover of Vogue's March Power issue. The singer just won six Grammys at last night's show and performed for the first time since recovering from vocal cord surgery. Adele opened up about the experience of being forced to stop singing for a time, gave insight into her "big personality," and shared her nervousness about hitting the stage at the Grammys. Here's more from Adele in Vogue:

On being forced to stop singing: "I think if I hadn’t had my voice trouble, I would never have broached those subjects with myself. Now I just feel really at peace. And really proud of myself. I’ve never fully appreciated the things that I’ve achieved until now. In fact, my entire life has changed in the last ten weeks. I’ve never been so happy, and I love it."
On the public's perception of her: "I am quite loud and bolshie. I’m a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud. People think that I’m f*cking miserable, they are really surprised when they meet me that I’m chatty and bubbly and kind of quite carefree really. I’m the total opposite of my records."
On performing at the Grammys: "I’m nervous whenever I perform. But seeing that it will be the first time opening my mouth again onstage in front of my peers? I’m sh*ttin’ myself."

Photo credit: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott/VOGUE

Adele Strikes a Pose For Vogue's March Issue

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:08:21 PST

Last night, Adele raked in six amazing Grammy awards including the win for best album of the year for 21. With millions of fans behind her back, the golden girl, recently recovered from throat surgery, shows no signs of slowing down. Vogue just added more fuel to the fire with the unveiling of Adele as its March cover girl, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. With perfect wing-tipped eyes and sexy, voluminous waves, Adele emoted superstar status wearing a gorgeous citron and black lace dress from Oscar de la Renta, leather opera-length gloves, and strapped sandals. Read below to hear what Adele has to say about her love for Beyoncé, making red-carpet appearances, and her loud personality. Then, visit Vogue.com to see the whole story unfold.

On Beyoncé: "She's been a huge and constant part of my life as an artist since I was about ten or eleven. I love how all of her songs are about empowerment. Even when she's married and Jay-Z put a ring on it, she releases 'Single Ladies.' Go get yours. Go get what you deserve. I think she's really inspiring. She's beautiful. She's ridiculously talented, and she is one of the kindest people I've ever met."

On making red-carpet appearances:: "I hate the red carpet. I don't feel insecure, I just feel like, Oh, I don't want to do this. I literally get a stomach cramp."

On her personality: "I am quite loud and bolshie. I'm a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud."

Photos courtesy of Vogue

Carrie, Rihanna, Katy, Fergie, and More Get Sexy on the Grammys Red Carpet

Lauren Turner — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:12:26 PST

Music's leading ladies and more famous faces brought their best looks to the Grammys red carpet in LA tonight. Julianne Hough posed in a strapless Kaufman Franco gown while Alicia Keys chose a simple black dress and arrived on the arm of husband Swizz Beatz. Adele, who is nominated for six awards, wore a custom Giorgio Armani gown. She's taking the stage at this evening's show to perform for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair damaged vocal cords late last year. Fellow performer, Rihanna, brought the sexiness in a backless Armani number, which she helped design.

Neutrals were a big trend on the carpet with Kate Beckinsale stepping out in a cream Zuhair Murad mini and country star Miranda Lambert in a similarly hued lace Pivoni gown. Miranda joined her husband, Blake Shelton, on the carpet. Kelly Osbourne sparkled in Tony Ward with her light purple hair. Best country song and best country solo performance winner Taylor Swift rocked a high-neck Zuhair Murad as she awaits the news on her third nomination.

Nominee Carrie Underwood kept the sparkle coming in a long sleeve white gown by Gomez-Gracia. She'll hit the stage for a duet with Tony Bennett at tonight's show. Katy Perry, who is nominated for two Grammys, switched up her usually edgy appearance with a subtle blue Elie Saab that matched her bright hair, while Fergie showed skin in a hot orange lace Jean Paul Gaultier that revealed her black undergarments. Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott brought a touch of color with her purple Monique Lhuillier gown.

There were more fashionable moments with Nicki Minaj stepping out in a dramatic Versace cape, and Malin Akerman wearing white, among others, so be sure to click through to see all the looks and make sure to vote on Fab and Bella's red carpet polls!

See ALL the Grammys red carpet ladies when you read more!

Adele Hits the Red Carpet Ahead of Her Grammys Performance

Lauren Turner — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:12:47 PST

Adele posed for the cameras at the Grammy Awards in LA tonight. Adele wore a custom Giorgio Armani gown and bright red lipstick for the show, where she's nominated for six awards. Adele will be performing for the first time since recovering from throat surgery late last year to repair damaged vocal chords. There will also be a special tribute to Whitney Houston, who died yesterday, by Jennifer Hudson. The musical fun is just beginning so check back for more red-carpet looks, and be sure to vote on Fab and Bella's red carpet polls here!