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Christina Applegate is confined to her bed amid painful MS battle

Christina Applegate revealed she’s confined to her bed due to ongoing pain as she continues to battle multiple sclerosis. She said she still tries to take her daughter, Sadie, to school and other activities, adding, “I want to take her; it’s my favorite thing to do. It’s

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Inside Robert Carradine's mental health struggles before shocking death at 71

Robert Carradine had a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder that worsened after the 2009 death of his half-brother, David Carradine, who died from asphyxiation in a hotel room in Thailand. In 2015 he and his then-wife, Edith Mani, were injured in a Colorado crash after Carradine crossed into the oncoming

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I don't worry much about screen time — I'm more concerned about the content

My wife and I try to keep screens and screen time to a minimum in our house, but we do sometimes watch TV together and focus on shows that teach our kids. For me, a screen isn’t scary; what matters is the type of content. Watching a pre-teen baking

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CDC Deputy Director Ralph Abraham Resigns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Dr. Ralph Abraham resigned as the agency’s principal deputy director, effective immediately, less than three months into the job. His departure reduces the presence of vaccine skeptics in the agency’s leadership and reflects the administration’s pivot away from

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Cardiac surgeon changed sleep, diet, and hydration after his heart attack

Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiac surgeon, suffered a heart attack in 2022 while hunting in the Georgia woods with his teenage son. He first dismissed the pain as heartburn, but the exertion-induced symptoms that eased with rest were classic signs of coronary angina; doctors later found a 99% blockage in

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My battle with chronic fatigue syndrome: 'On my worst days it feels demonic'

When I fell ill at 11 after an ordinary virus, my school sent my parents a typed letter that named my prolonged absence a “mystery illness.” I had a headache, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, body pains and a faintness on standing later identified as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The

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Nutrafol supplements Sofia Richie Grainge and Bethenny Frankel use are on sale

Nutrafol, used by Sofia Richie Grainge and Bethenny Frankel, is 15% off on Amazon for a limited time. Nearly every Nutrafol product is included, from the brand’s hair care to the recently released men’s 50+ option. Formulations target specific root causes of hair loss—stress, nutrition and aging—

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Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33

Leah Stavenhagen, 33, died on Thursday during a trip to Egypt while traveling with her husband in El Gouna. The couple lived in Paris. She was diagnosed with A.L.S. in her 20s while living in Paris after noticing that her toes were dragging when she walked. "I

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10 unexpected items that can help you during a blizzard

A blizzard has knocked out power, canceled flights, and closed roads across much of the Northeast. Beyond standard emergency supplies like food, water, and first aid, common household items can be surprisingly useful during heavy snowfall. Keep cash on hand in case ATMs fail and stores can’t accept cards.

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I'm a grandfather and had lower eyelid surgery to be more confident

For years he avoided photographs, mirrors, and even turned off his camera during virtual meetings because the dark circles and bags under his eyes made him self-conscious. He and his family believe the trait is genetic, and meeting clients for work made him want to look energetic rather than tired

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Do men need more calories than women?

“Generally speaking, yes,” says Bethan Crouse, a performance nutritionist from Loughborough University, but it is not a one-size-fits-all rule. Humans burn calories to fuel everything from movement to sleeping, and for the general adult population aged about 19 to 64 guidance puts daily energy needs at about 2,000 calories

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Meghan Markle's estranged dad to receive prosthetic after amputation

Thomas Markle Sr. is preparing to live with a prosthetic leg after a recent amputation, his son Thomas Markle Jr. said. The 81-year-old is “going through therapy” and “physical rehab” in the Philippines, and Thomas Jr. said fitting him for a prosthetic and getting him walking again is their “goal”

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Dad dying at 56 before he could retire changed how I live now; plan

My dad planned to golf and relax when he retired, but dying at 56 meant he never got to. In 2023 he dropped to four days a week after a long career as an insurance underwriter that at one point gave way to a decade plastering to better balance his

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Tammy Shipley drank 67 glasses of water before death in custody, inquest hears

CCTV footage shown at an inquest recorded Tammy Shipley drinking at least 67 cups of water in 12 hours before she died in custody of water intoxication. The 47-year-old mother of five died while being held on remand at Silverwater women’s correctional centre on 20 December 2022 after being

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I've quit smoking more than 20 times — and still miss it

The day I turned 16 I picked up two things — my driver's license and a $1.98 pack of Kool 100 Milds from a gas station I knew would sell to me. It was 1995, and I still remember the freedom and rebellion as my hair blew in

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Signing bonuses and concierge perks lure family doctors

In 2023 the Alberta town of Stettler faced a sudden collapse in primary care when retirements and departures halved the number of family doctors serving its 12,000 residents. The hospital emergency room began closing on some days, forcing patients to drive 50 miles for care. A summer meeting at

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You're My Wife. You're My Life.

In early August I stood in the Apple Store across from The Plaza Hotel buying AirPods for my husband. It was hot and humid outside; the store was busy, a tourist attraction with abundant air conditioning. I was wearing shorts and an old Batman T-shirt that used to be his

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Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive

A crowd of customers, holding phones aloft, watches as Auntie Nid mixes her bestseller: an iced Thai tea. Condensed milk is poured into a glass, followed by three heaped tablespoons of sugar, and then freshly strained tea. The deep orange, creamy drink is poured into a plastic bag filled with

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New York Nurses’ Strike Ends After 6 Weeks as Last Holdouts Approve Deal

More than 4,000 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted overwhelmingly to end a six-week strike and return to work after approving a three-year contract that provides raises and protections against layoffs. At its height the strike involved nearly 15,000 workers at several major hospitals, including Montefiore Medical Center

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Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals cervical cancer diagnosis

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi revealed she has stage 1 cervical cancer after the results of a recent cone biopsy showed adenocarcinoma. She said the doctors were able to remove the tumor with the cone biopsy and that the diagnosis, while not what she hoped for, was caught early: “Obviously not the

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Officials race to contain outbreak after 72 captive tigers die in Thailand

A highly contagious virus is believed to have caused the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand this month. Teams are urgently disinfecting enclosures and preparing to vaccinate surviving animals, but the exact cause of death remains unclear. The government’s region 5 livestock office for Chiang Mai said

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Alysa Liu’s smiley piercing explained

That flash of silver above Alysa Liu’s front teeth is a “smiley” or frenulum piercing, a modification that passes through the thin tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums. The jewelry stays hidden behind the lip and only appears when the wearer grins wide enough to show the

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A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

A blood test aimed at early detection of cancer failed to reduce late-stage cancers in a major clinical trial, the test’s maker, Grail, announced on Thursday. The Galleri test looks for minuscule shards of cancer DNA in the blood and has been sold in the United States since 2021

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Rebecca Gayheart withdrew divorce filing after Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis

Rebecca Gayheart withdrew her divorce filing from Eric Dane after he was diagnosed with ALS, saying she wanted to teach their daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, to "show up for family." She explained the decision on the "Broad Ideas" podcast last November: "We tell

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Bethenny Frankel: chronic kidney disease progresses to stage 3A

Bethenny Frankel says her chronic kidney disease has moved from stage 2 to stage 3A, a change that left her 'sick to her stomach.' The 55-year-old told Instagram followers the condition is 'right in the middle' and 'not quite at medication point,' and that