BOSTON – Beautiful Charlotte is a happy, smiley, 14-month-old baby. She lights up watching Cocomelon on TV. Mom Emily says she’s always like this; a dream come true. But protecting this precious baby from rampant RSV this season has been a nightmare for the mother. “I’m literally traumatized. There’s not a time that goes by … Read more
Nov. 7, 2022 — Two years ago, then 28-year-old Ashley Teague began losing weight. At the time, the Indianapolis, IN, native and mother of two was 6-foot-1 and weighed about 270 pounds. She chalked it up to her busy schedule. She had started a photography business and was travelling “all the time.” She didn’t know … Read more
Samantha shared this image.(courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl) New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed last week that she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. A couple of days later, the actress returned to work and how. On Monday afternoon, Samantha shared pictures of herself all set for her upcoming film Yashoda‘s promotions. The actress accompanied … Read more
Christina Applegate said she’s preparing for her first time out since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) last year. The Emmy Award-winning actor tweeted Thursday that she has an “important ceremony” coming up. “This will be my first time out since diagnosed with MS. Walking sticks are now part of my new normal,” she … Read more
Patient advocate Rick Nash sometimes wears a T-shirt that reads, “My pre-existing condition is hepatitis C.” (It is also known as hep C or HCV.) He uses it to jumpstart conversations about the disease. Nash thinks frank talk can help debunk myths and ease the stigma around hep C. But not everyone is ready or … Read more
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) – Friday was a day of celebration for teacher Blake Medlock and the Highland School District. Medlock was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2021and now a year later, he rings the bell with a clean bill of health. The Highland School District surprised Coach Medlock with the celebration after initially being … Read more
Oct. 28, 2022 – When Michele Greenfield reflects on her mother Joan’s decline into dementia, the warning signs were there for years: At an awards dinner, where her mother pulled out dental floss and began flossing at the table. Forgetting longtime family friends when her children mentioned them in conversation. The fact that she stopped … Read more
Broadcast legend Katie Couric on her breast cancer diagnosis, importance of annual screenings – CBS News Watch CBS News In September, award-winning journalist Katie Couric shared publicly that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She joins “CBS Mornings” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to share the details of her treatment journey and the importance of … Read more
Zac Brown Band guitarist John Driskell Hopkins discusses ALS diagnosis – CBS News Watch CBS News While Zac Brown Band guitarist and singer John Driskell Hopkins has been on tour with the Grammy-award-winning country music group, he’s been facing a battle behind the scenes: a recent diagnosis with ALS. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford sat … Read more
By Dwayne McClellan, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I’m 56 and I live in Baltimore, MD. Last year, I discovered I have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I used to be a software systems engineer, but I’m no longer working because of my disability. My journey started in 2014, when I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and … Read more