41-Year-Old Mother with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Now Shows ‘No Evidence of Disease’ After Transplant That Saved Her Life
NEED TO KNOW Amy Piccioli was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after an ER visit for dehydration in 2024. A liver transplant from a close family friend helped her achieve “no evidence of disease” after extensive treatment. Piccioli is now raising awareness about colorectal cancer and urging patients to explore transplant options if the […]
Father of 3 ‘Stunned’ by Uncommon Breast Cancer Diagnosis on His 53rd Birthday, Says Routine Checkups ‘Saved My Life’
NEED TO KNOW In 2013, Jacob Johnson learned he carried the BRCA2 gene due to a strong family history of breast cancer. More than a decade later, at 53, Johnson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer in his right breast. He talked about the significance of early genetic testing and regular […]
72-Year-Old Pilates Instructor Believed She Had the Flu Until a Surprising Diagnosis from Doctors Altered Everything
NEED TO KNOW A woman was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after initially thinking it was just the flu. Following chemotherapy, Debi Weiss’ cancer returned, prompting her to undergo CAR-T immunotherapy, and she is now in complete remission. Weiss, 72, mentioned her cancer journey has led her to prioritize family over work. Debi Weiss, […]
Woman shares her health struggle. Then someone highlights what the doctors overlooked.
A TikTok user recounts how a message from a stranger significantly impacted her health journey. Tori Mosser, 23, who goes by the handle @torimosser, faced years of distressing stomach problems before receiving a diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). After sharing her experiences on social media, a woman named Ella contacted her, mentioning that her […]
“I have been in the shadows for 13 years”: living with prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer and Personal Journeys Nearly seven years post-retirement, David Bulteel should be relishing the achievements from his 40-year career in the city. On the surface, he seems to have it all: a comfortable pension, beloved grandchildren, and a spacious home in Buckinghamshire. He’s an upbeat individual, driven by a determination that partly stems from […]
How a ‘reverse vacuum cleaner’ became a popular remedy for snoring issues
Understanding Sleep Apnoea Through Nick’s Experience When Nick went camping in the summer with friends, he always set up his tent about 100 meters away from the group. “It became a bit of a tradition,” he reflects. From his teenage years, he used humor to navigate what he thought was just a nuisance: the “cacophony” […]
Could a revolutionary cancer treatment benefit those with multiple sclerosis?
Exploring New Avenues for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Grace Miller, now 46 and living in Fishers, Indiana, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 24 years old while studying law. Before her diagnosis, she experienced extreme fatigue, which a neurologist initially attributed to narcolepsy. However, after she suffered from episodes of vertigo and […]
The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a research-backed method for evaluating lifespan—these are the targets to strive for in your 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Testing Your Mobility and Independence with a Simple Exercise Have you ever thought about how many times you could stand up from a chair and sit back down without using your hands in just 30 seconds? Well, it turns out that this simple test could actually give some insight into your ability to stay independent […]
This confusing condition makes dads feel like they are expecting.
In a study conducted three and six months after childbirth, fathers who experienced more significant declines during pregnancy tended to contribute more to household tasks and infant care, according to feedback from their partners. “It seems that hormonal changes happen first, which then leads to a greater involvement in postpartum care,” explains Edelstein. Edelstein suggests […]
Researchers identify ALS protein connecting DNA repair to cancer and dementia
Discovery Links Protein to DNA Repair and Neurodegenerative Diseases Researchers from Houston Methodist have found that a protein associated with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) plays a role in a vital DNA repair process. This system, called DNA mismatch repair, is responsible for correcting errors that occur when cells replicate genetic […]