Celebrity Health

Dr. Bennet Omalu, the physician credited with discovering CTE, is breaking down claims made by the mass shooter in NYC ... after the killer claimed he had the neurodegenerative disease after playing high school football.

"You can develop CTE from playing football at all levels. The greater the number of years you play, the greater the cumulative risk exposure. CTE has been diagnosed in people who played football at all levels. However, playing high-school football does not automatically equate to CTE," Dr. Omalu told TMZ Sports on Tuesday.

For those unfamiliar with the name, Omalu was at the forefront of bringing CTE to the public's awareness, a movement that even made its way to Hollywood. Will Smith played the forensic pathologist in the film "Concussion."

Brandi Glanville’s finally getting answers -- after months of her face doing a disappearing act, the mystery’s starting to clear up.

In an X post Tuesday, Brandi Glanville thanked Dr. Michael R. Scoma -- an infectious disease doc -- for stepping in to help crack the case, saying it’s finally making her excited to live life again.

Brandi added that while she’s still getting to the bottom of her face mystery, she’s also on a mission to fix her teeth, gain 10 pounds, and make out with a hot guy or girl -- priorities in order!

The assault and battery charge against "Empire" star Bryshere Gray has been dismissed ... TMZ has learned.

The Chesapeake General District Court confirms Dustin "Chosen" Wilkins -- Bryshere's friend -- asked the court to dismiss the misdemeanor charge filed against the actor last month in Chesapeake, Virginia ... and the judge went ahead and did so Wednesday morning.

A rep for Bryshere says Chosen was motivated to drop the charge after the actor's sister, Brianna, intervened.

We reported it first -- Bryshere was put behind bars after his friend and collaborator filed a criminal complaint against Bryshere, claiming the actor physically attacked him at a Homewood Suites hotel. A warrant was issued for his arrest ... and Bryshere turned himself in on June 15.

Doctors in Russia showed a steady hand as their operating room shook when a massive earthquake rocked the area ... calmly continuing a surgical operation amid the chaos.

Video shows a patient going under the knife Wednesday as an 8.8-magnitude quake hits ... gurneys, monitors and stools start rocking and shaking, but medics spring into action and hold on to their patient for dear life.

The good docs keep the patient steady as the quake jolts the room ... with one doc deftly moving a stool out of the way as some equipment crashes to the floor.

Caitlin Clark's groin injury has stopped her from shooting basketballs, but not kicking soccer balls ... and some of her fans are pissed!

A video surfaced showing Clark at McCombs Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, where she was seen playing with kids, including kicking around a soccer ball.

Some fans were left stunned after watching the clip -- and not in a good way.

Demented trolls are poking fun at one of the NYC shooter's victims this week ... saying a corporate real-estate executive got "LUIGI'D" -- a reference to alleged UnitedHealthCare CEO killer Luigi Mangione.

Social media scoundrels posted a photo on X of a woman named Wesley LePatner -- senior managing director of Blackstone -- who was one of 4 people fatally shot by Shane Tamura inside a Manhattan skyscraper Monday night before he took his own life.

The pic shows LePatner in a corporate setting with the word “LUIGI’D” stamped across her face in big red letters, along with a caption that reads, “Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, has been evicted from the mortal plane."

Dr. Drew is weighing in on the NYC gunman who massacred 4 people with an AR-style rifle inside a Park Avenue skyscraper -- and the famous doc is comparing the killer to the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer.

TMZ caught up with Drew over Zoom Tuesday after Shane Tamura went on his Monday night rampage inside the Midtown Manhattan tower before fatally shooting himself in the chest on the 33rd floor ... after failing to reach the targeted NFL offices.

Police sources say Tamura left a 3-page suicide note saying he had a grievance with the NFL and claiming he suffered from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). As a result, he said he wanted his brain to be studied.

Lance Bass says some bad medical news actually turned out to be a good thing ... and he's got some advice for anyone battling diabetes.

We got the *NSYNC member Tuesday in New York City and our photog asked him about being diagnosed with Type 1.5 diabetes.

Lance says the diagnosis was actually a blessing in disguise ... because the condition forced him to start living a healthier lifestyle, and now he feels better than ever before.

D'Andra Simmons has revealed she's been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The 56-year-old reality star opened up about her diagnosis for the first time on Instagram Monday sharing she's receiving care at the UTSW Simmons Cancer Center, which her uncle and his foundation established almost 30 years ago.

Simmons said she had a tumor and underwent a series of procedures. In her Instagram Stories, she explained doctors performed a technique that places a small radioactive seed at the tumor site to guide surgical removal followed by lymph node mapping, and then surgery.

Deion Sanders and his medical team just revealed he has been dealing with bladder cancer ... though, thankfully, they said it's been cured.

The Colorado head coach spoke with reporters in Boulder on Monday morning ... and he -- alongside Dr. Janet Kukreja and trainer Lauren Askevold -- went into detail about what's been keeping him away from the Buffaloes the last few months.

Askevold said following routine testing earlier this year, a scan showed he had a tumor on his bladder. It was subsequently surgically removed -- and according to Kukreja, the operation rid Sanders of the disease.

American Airlines passengers were forced to evacuate a plane on the Denver International Airport tarmac after a plane's landing gear caught fire ... and, the chaotic scene was caught on video.

American Airlines Flight 3023 -- a Boeing 737 MAX 8 -- was set to go from DIA to Miami around 1 PM Mountain time today ... when a problem occurred with the plane while it was still on the runway.

Video going around social media shows the evacuation ... people sliding down the inflatable slide onto the ground -- some gracefully, some less so.

Jax Taylor is stepping away from his Los Angeles bar Jax's Studio City ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for the "Vanderpump Rules" alum tells us ... he made the decision to terminate his partnership with the establishment, saying it was "a carefully considered and necessary step to prioritize his sobriety and mental health."

The news comes after folks on social media noticed workers removing his name from the Studio City building Saturday, sparking concern.

The Bravolebrity notably announced he would be exiting "The Valley" less than 2 weeks ago ... attributing his need to focus on his mental health and sobriety.

As you know, substance abuse and mental health have been longtime struggles for Jax -- and he sought in-patient treatment to better himself nearly 1 year ago.

He's been on an upward journey since -- even amid his divorce from Brittany Cartwright.

The rumor that Phil Collins is in hospice care is untrue, TMZ can confirm.

A rep for the Genesis drummer and vocalist tells TMZ he is currently in the hospital for knee surgery -- and nowhere near death.

The rumor spread like wildfire this week ... leading fans to share their devastation at the thought of losing him -- especially with several other iconic celebrities passing away in recent days.

'RHOC's Vicki Gunvalson claims she contracted the same parasite that's been disfiguring Brandi Glanville's face while on the 2023 "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" ... and didn't hold back while talking about the uncomfortable symptoms they've experienced.

Vicki joined Bravo star Jeff Lewis on his "Jeff Lewis Live" podcast, released Thursday ... and expressed her sympathy for Brandi, saying "Brandi is in so much pain. She’s got a very large parasite."

When asked if she thought Brandi picked up the parasite during filming of 'UGT,' VG said "100 percent!"

Even though he's got a new pair of lungs, Ben Askren says doctors have assured him he's fully capable of living a lengthy, healthy life.

The former UFC star sat with TMZ Sports just days after he returned home from his weekslong battle with a horrific case of pneumonia ... and while he's down a ton of weight and fresh off major lung transplant surgery -- he told us his long-term prognosis is very good.

"They say people run marathons and all this other stuff," he said of those who have been in similar situations to him.

Get in loser, we're going to the gym! TMZ caught up with Daniel Franzese as he headed in for a workout this week -- and he filled us in on his glow up and how often he keeps up with Lindsay Lohan and rest of the "Mean Girls" cast!

Daniel -- who plays Damian in the iconic 2004 movie -- told TMZ he shed 120 pounds after he experienced a health scare this year ... adding he tried Ozempic but it wasn't the best fit for him.

Enough of his body transformation -- he sang Lindsay's praises as he spoke about how "incredible" she looks after seeing her on screen for "Freakier Friday" at its premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday evening.