“LeVar Burton sick” appears in search bars like a question someone is too shy to ask out loud. There was no context, no punctuation, just the direct fear of the internet seeking validation. Our imaginations fill in the blanks when a child starts to grow gray around the temples. It is unknown if Burton is suffering from a public illness. Instead, he has talked about the opposite: remaining vigilant, continuing to speak with medical professionals, and encouraging others to follow suit. He provided his name to campaigns reminding people with rare blood cancers to continue attending care during the pandemic,…
Author: Michael Martinez
A celebrity always turns into “a subject” at one point or another. It didn’t happen to Michelle Pfeiffer in the days of dangerous glances and icy blondes. It came much later, when her cheekbones were discussed instead of her characters. Has Michelle Pfeiffer undergone plastic surgery? The question seems direct, almost intrusive. KeyValueBioMichelle Pfeiffer, actor and producerBackgroundBorn 1958 in California; raised in Orange County; worked briefly toward court stenography before pursuing actingCareer highlightsScarface (1983), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Hairspray (2007), French Exit (2020)Referencehttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000201/ She has never verified any particular steps. But she has…
A child with a shaved head, a silent gaze, and more gravity than most adults could muster, she entered the public eye. When time continued to pass, audiences became fixated on that image and were unsure of what to do. Any appearance on the red carpet now serves as a body audit. KeyDetailsBioMillie Bobby Brown (born 2004), British actor and producerBackgroundRose to global recognition as Eleven on Netflix’s Stranger ThingsCareer highlightsStranger Things, Enola Holmes, Damsel, and producing projects through her own companyReferencehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Millie-Bobby-Brown Online, a recognizable pattern emerges: side-by-sides, comparison videos, and pseudo-medical theories. People refer to it as “weight gain,”…
Does Strattera cause weight gain? This question has been lingering in waiting rooms and on message boards for years. It seems straightforward, as questions frequently do when we haven’t lived with them. In clinics, parents look at their children’s sneakers and ask this question. Adults ask it as they calculate outdated diets and offensive remarks. Unfairly, the scale tends to take center stage in any discussion about health. Key factsMedicationStrattera (atomoxetine), a non-stimulant ADHD treatmentApproved usesAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults and children 6+Typical effect on weightMore often appetite loss and mild weight loss; in kids, slowed expected weight gain early onWhat…
She left a Lady Gaga concert, of all places, wearing a leather jacket, hot pants, and a bra top. The rest was done by the camera flash. Noah Cyrus was no longer a musician with a new album and a tour schedule in a matter of hours. A “body moment” was her. The internet transforms a celebrity’s typical night out into something akin to a referendum with just a few paparazzi photos. It’s an odd kind of alchemy. Was she larger? Did she “gain”? Was it wholesome? Was it “too much”? After ten years of learning to live in the…
The joke used to be in the name. Jelly Roll, the plump child who developed into the moniker before surpassing it—first as a tenacious rapper performing on the Southern circuit, then as a country music icon packing arenas with songs about regret, mercy, and the unwavering hope that follows both. The body couldn’t keep up with the music’s rapid pace. BioJason Bradley DeFord, known professionally as Jelly RollBackgroundBorn December 4, 1984, in Antioch, Tennessee; rapper-turned-country star who grew up navigating poverty, addiction, and the criminal justice systemCareer highlightsBreakthrough with “Son of a Sinner,” Grammy nominee, sold-out tours, subject of the…
Even therapists cannot agree on what constitutes “the best” therapists. Some are respected for their ability to listen without blinking. Others, since they present a challenge. There are dozens of them in Leicester, including quiet studios in semi-detached homes on the outskirts of the city, shared offices close to Granby Street, and discreet rooms over estate agents. All of them base their practices on the same tenet: come in, speak, and you will be heard. It brought back memories of that winter night off King Street, when the building had a subtle eucalyptus and new carpet scent. A woman who…
There was no announcement at the beginning of the conversation. Freeze-frames were the first. When someone paused the show, they saw that Tony Romo’s face appeared smoother and fuller, with a deeper tan and a thicker-looking hairline than they had remembered. Some people shared screenshots. Some others responded, half-joking, half-concerned. Strangers became medical detectives within hours, exchanging theories as though the booth had become a clinic. Romo remained silent. He continued to call blitzes and coverages, performing the duties for which he had been hired. BioDetailsNameTony RomoBackgroundFormer Dallas Cowboys quarterback; CBS lead NFL analystCareer highlightsFour-time Pro Bowler, franchise passing records,…