Celebrity Health

Here's Dr. Oz dumbing down Rob Gronkowski's season-ending back injury, 'cause we know all that medical talk can be confusing sometimes.

Gronk left the Pats v. Jets last Sunday due to a herniated disc ... and now that the team announced that he's having season-ending surgery, Oz explains why the Pro Bowl TE won't be able to contribute to New England's Super Bowl run.

Long story short ... Gronk is in a lot of pain, but Oz believes he should be fine in a few months.

WWE legend Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka is in bad shape ... with his doctor claiming his stomach cancer is terminal and he only has 6 months to live.

73-year-old Snuka Skype'd into a court hearing in his murder case from his hospice in Florida -- and during the hearing, his doctor dropped the bombshell about his health.

Snuka's doctor said he's been suffering from a bunch of infections and his prognosis isn't good.

As for the murder case, Snuka is accused of killing his then-girlfriend, Nancy Argentino, back in 1983.

The judge had previously declared Snuka not mentally competent to stand trial. Friday's hearing was an update to see if his mental state had changed ... but no official decision was made.

Kanye West will be recovering in the yuletide spirit -- it's full steam ahead on Kardashian-sized holiday decorations at his house, days after leaving UCLA Medical Center.

It took at least half a dozen workers to squeeze a giant Christmas tree -- looks to be at least 25 feet tall -- through the doors of Kim and Kanye's Bel-Air home.

There was also a huge water delivery. As we previously reported, 'Ye's doc told cops the rapper's temporary psychosis was brought on by sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration ... although we've since learned Kanye's issues run much deeper than that.

Kanye West dropped hints he was in a bad place before his emotional and mental meltdown ... at least according to 50 Cent.

50 came to 'Ye's defense on "Watch What Happens Live" Thursday night as Andy Cohen fired off questions about Kanye's condition, the Paris robbery and Kanye's insurance claim for cancelled tour dates.

Wayne Brady was surprisingly MIA for opening night of his new play, but he's got an excuse we can all relate to -- he ate way too much on Thanksgiving. Seriously.

We asked Wayne why he missed his debut in "Merrily We Roll Along" Wednesday night, and he told us -- despite rumors of a more serious injury -- it was something way more embarrassing.

Brady assured us and all his fans there's no reason to worry, though ... he's already recovered and will be onstage at the Bram Goldsmith Theater in Bev Hills Friday night.

Kanye West's behavior was so erratic when his doctor dialed 911 ... the dispatcher was worried he might hurt himself or others around him.

TMZ obtained the 911 call and once dispatch got the rundown on his condition the operator said, "Don't let him get any weapons or anything like that."

Kanye's personal physician, Dr. Michael Farzam, placed the call on November 21 ... while Kanye was at his trainer's home in L.A.

This call makes it clear ... all involved knew Kanye was in dire straits.

Kanye West is not committing to any concerts after the first of the year, and there is no date set for when he'll return to the stage ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected with Kanye tell us he is in a fragile state and needs medical and psychological help to become healthy again. There is no way of projecting a date when Kanye will have fully recovered, and as a result all of his Saint Pablo Tour shows are on hold.

As we reported ... Kanye canceled all concerts through the end of 2016 just hours before he suffered a mental breakdown. At the time, he planned to get back on the road early in 2017, but now all bets are off.

Our sources are quick to add Kanye could bounce back before the new year, but it's just too early to tell.

At least there's good news in the financial department. As TMZ first reported, Kanye has an insurance policy that covers his profits and obligations as a result of concert cancellations.

Isaiah Austin -- the ex-college basketball star who was diagnosed with a rare heart condition before the 2014 Draft -- says his doctors have finally cleared him to play again ... and it sounds like he's gunning for the NBA.

The 23-year-old was a stud at Baylor -- but his basketball career came to a screeching halt when he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome and doctors told him it was too risky to play pro ball.

Austin was an honorary draft pick that year -- and Isaiah told TMZ Sports NBA Commish Adam Silver offered him a job with the league after he got his degree.

But now, Austin told Cassy Athena's Thru The Lens that doctors gave him the green light 4 months ago to get back on the court ... and I.A. says he got very emotional when he got the news.

He never straight-up says his goal is to play in the NBA ... but it seems pretty obvious he wants a shot.

Congrats!

Talk about determination ...

Lindsey Vonn broke her arm just over 2 weeks ago ... and she's already back in the gym working out like the freak athlete she is.

Vonn fractured her humerus while training in Copper, Colorado ... but it's hard to tell in the video she just posted on Instagram.

The world-class skier provided an update Wednesday, proving that she's not gonna let a broken arm keep her from getting in a few pull ups.

Kim Kardashian is now charged with Superwoman tasks, which include putting her own emotional upset on hold, caring for her kids and giving a husband in crisis vital emotional support.

Here's an example of a day in the life over the last week and a half.

EARLY MORNING

Wake up her 11-month-old and 3-year-old and give them uninterrupted attention as she feeds, clothes and nurtures them. She organizes their day by getting them off to various appointments and activities.

LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON

Kim beelines it for UCLA Medical Center where her attention becomes singular ... providing emotional and various other forms of support for Kanye. Kim comforts him, deals with a slew of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, makes medical decisions and, just as important, tries to cheer Kanye up.

LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING

Kim books it back home where she's there before the kids get home. She feeds them, spends time with them and tucks them into bed.

LATE EVENING

We're told she often then goes back to the hospital to spend more time with Kanye.

People close to the family tell us she hasn't cracked at all ... she's upbeat and strong with everyone, even in the face of a pretty crappy situation.

As we reported, doctors have not decided when Kanye can come home, so it's Groundhog Day for Kim until further notice.

Kris Jenner was supposed to be the guest of honor Wednesday night at DuJour Magazine's party in Miami Beach ... but she cancelled on them last minute.

The Art Basel bash is being thrown to celebrate Kris' cover debut for the magazine, but a rep for the party tells us she told them Tuesday night she won't be there. Our sources say Kanye's current medical situation was behind the cancellation.

We're also told Kourtney and Scott were supposed to show, but that's probably not happening.

The party will still have some names ... Kardashian BFF Larsa Pippen RSVP'd along with Martha Stewart and Nick Cannon.

Kanye West just snapped a week ago Monday in what we're told was a "nervous breakdown" ... triggered in large part by the anniversary of his mother's death.

Sources very close to Kanye tell TMZ ... he was increasingly becoming a powder keg of emotions in the weeks leading up to his hospitalization at the UCLA Medical Center ... fueled by what we're told was a shocking lack of sleep and the pressures of touring, running his businesses, parenting and providing emotional support to his wife who was suffering her own emotional trauma after the Paris robbery.

But our sources say the trigger for the breakdown was Donda's death back in November 2007. Her funeral was November 20 -- the same day he cancelled his show at the L.A. Forum. The following day -- November 21 -- Kanye cancelled the remainder of the tour and hours later suffered the breakdown.

People close to Kanye tell us he never effectively grieved over his mom's death and has always had a difficult time in November, but this time he reached the breaking point.

Kanye, we're told, has had trouble handling stress over the last few months, and in the week or so before the breakdown he started to unravel.

As we reported ... Kanye became paranoid when he was taken to UCLA ... refusing for a time to even let doctors touch him. He also ranted that people were trying to ruin his marriage.

Kanye was sedated and is being treated by doctors and mental health professionals. Doctors hoped to release him 2 days ago, but that didn't happen and so far ... no new release date.

"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" came to a screeching halt on October 3rd, when Kim was held up at gunpoint in Paris, and we've learned the cameras will not roll for the rest of the year ... possibly longer.

Sources connected with the production tell us producers have enough footage for the series commitment, but the plan was to film through the holidays, and that won't happen.

We're told Kanye's hospitalization has temporarily shut down production, but Kim has been in such bad shape since the robbery that there was no real hope of shooting anything through December.

Kim, we're told, has been "rethinking everything" ... our sources would not elaborate.

Kanye West is not out of the woods -- not even close -- because we've learned he will not get out of the hospital as planned.

Sources with direct knowledge of the situation told us over the holiday, the plan was to release Kanye today, Monday. We're told his personal doctor was going to take charge of him upon release.

We're now told Kanye is still not stable and will not be released today. In fact, there is now no release date set, because he has not recovered from his breakdown a week ago.

As we reported, Kanye has had a rough time at UCLA Medical Center, struggling with extreme paranoia -- at one point he would not even let the doctors touch him.

Kim is still by his bedside ... which is where she has been almost nonstop for a week.

Metta World Peace isn't worried about Kanye West -- in fact, the mental health advocate has some advice for the rap superstar.

As we've reported, Kanye's going through a tough time -- paranoid and profoundly depressed.

Kim Kardashian is in the middle of an emotional nightmare ... which she has put on hold so she can devote herself to her husband who himself is in desperate shape ... sources connected with Kim and Kanye tell TMZ.

We're told Kim has been "an emotional wreck" since the Paris robbery, but when Kanye fell apart last week everything changed for her ... we're told she has become his rock, maintaining almost a constant vigil at UCLA Medical Center for a week.

Our sources say it has been excruciating for her ... at times Kanye ranting people were trying to destroy their marriage. It's part of the paranoia that has overtaken Kanye.

Kim, we're told, hopes to take Kanye home as early as today, and her singular goal is to help him get better. As one source put it, "She has been an unbelievably devoted spouse. He's a lucky man."