‘Stiff person syndrome’ patients share their struggles, plus personal fertility and epilepsy stories

July 10, 2024

Two people with stiff-person syndrome, Carrie Robinette (45, left) of San Diego, California, and Corwin Wilkie (44, right) of Anchorage, Alaska, shared their experiences with Fox News Digital. (Carrie Robinette/Corwin Wilkie)

“The height of frustration” – Two people with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that afflicted singer Celine Dion, talk about their daily struggles and sources of hope. Continue reading…

Moms who eat mushrooms – Some mothers are taking small doses of hallucinogenic “magic mushrooms” to ease the stress and anxiety of raising children, but some doctors are warning of dangerous risks. Continue reading…

Facing Adversity – Nearly eight in 10 men who suffer a spinal cord injury experience infertility or reproductive issues, but a Miami, Florida clinic is on a mission to help them start a family. Continue reading…

Eric Rosemary, Dr. Emad Ibrahim, and Darris Strauter in split-image

New dads Eric Rosemary (left) and Darris Strauter (right) both underwent surgery at Miami Project under the direction of Dr. Ibrahim (center). (Eric Rosemary, University of Miami)

Red Flag – A new report warns of alarming signs of early dementia that could have devastating consequences for older people. Continue reading…

Inheritance Risk – A new study suggests that a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to which parent had the condition. Continue reading…

Art with heart A New Jersey man with epilepsy is using hand-painted seashells to help find a cure, he and his family told Fox News Digital about their mission. Continue reading…

Kyle Adamkiewicz, pictured above, is 33 and has been living with epilepsy since he was diagnosed at age 6. He combines his love of art and the power of nature to raise awareness of the disease. (The Adamkiewicz Family)

Risk of denial – In light of Joe Biden’s “terrible” debate night, experts share the risks of denying potential symptoms of dementia. Continue reading…

Epidemic Warning – Health officials are urging residents to be vigilant after a confirmed case of plague was reported in Colorado. Continue reading…

3 Minute Stress Relief – Health experts share seven stretches to release tension in the body and mind. Click here to see instructions and photos for the stretching series. Continue reading…

Walter Gerja, co-founder and chief wellness officer of Switzerland-based Zing Coach, created a simple three-minute stretching routine exclusively for Fox News Digital. (Walter Gerja)