Columbus, OH

Motherly

91% of parents aren’t aware of the virus, which, when contracted during pregnancy, is a leading cause of birth defects. Here's one family's story.

Why is there no universal screening test for CMV?

The Healthy 

Throat cancer refers to a group of cancers that affect various parts of the throat. The Cleveland Clinic notes that the areas most commonly affected are the larynx, or voice box, and the oropharynx, the middle section of the throat. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 statistics, it is estimated that there will be approximately 58,450 new cases of oropharyngeal cancer and about 12,650 new cases of laryngeal cancer. Throat cancer treatment typically involves surgical removal of the cancerous growths.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Throat Cancer”: One Patient’s Story After Symptoms Were Missed

There are more cancer types than there are organ systems, but, according to Hollywood, there is essentially just “Cancer.” Capital C. Period. Cancer-inflicted characters on the silver screen also primarily face just one outcome: death. This usually follows a montage of chemotherapy treatments that leave movie stars bald and purple under the eyes. There is no targeted immunotherapy in Hollywood. No clinical trials. No genomic medicine. Just an amorphous round of “chemo” following an ambiguous diagnosis of “cancer” that almost always leads to an untimely death.

PERSPECTIVES ON CANCER: What Films Get Wrong About Cancer – And Why It Matters

InsideEdition

Why these mothers say they felt pressured into getting their “tongue-tied” newborns operated on with a laser.

Are Tongue-Tie Procedures Being Performed on Babies Who May Not Need Them? Inside Edition Investigates

Everyday Health

Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed. Our research was based...

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Shows

The Independent

The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at an all-time high – with a record 487,432 people living with a diagnosis in June.A timely diagnosis is vital to ensure more people get the support and care they need to live with the illness.The country has one of the highest dementia diagnosis rates in the world, with 65% of the total number of people estimated to be living with a form of the disease currently diagnosed (for most high-income countries, the diagnosis rate is 20-25%).Dementia is an umbrella term for progressive conditions associated with an ongoing decline...

Dementia numbers hit record high – here’s the warning signs you need to know

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

San Diego, CA

Insider

A woman with stiff-person syndrome is planning to travel the country in an RV. She is looking for treatment and an official diagnosis.

I have stiff-person syndrome. It's hard to diagnose and treat, so I plan to travel the country in an RV looking for answers.

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Bausch + Lomb shared results from their inaugural State of Dry Eye survey, which explores dry eye understanding and experiences among US adults. The survey revealed most (70%) don’t know much about preventing or treating dry eye despite respondents reporting regularly experiencing symptoms that may be related to dry eye, such as tired eyes (38%), sensitivity to light (27%), and redness (19%); fewer (15%) reported regularly experiencing eye dryness, suggesting people may not recognize their symptoms could be linked to dry eye. More alarming, 44% don’t know that untreated dry eye can lead to other problems and even vision loss. In response, B+L launched online resource KnowYourDryEye.com to raise awareness. knowyourdryeye.com.

The ‘State of Dry Eye’ in America and More of What You Need to Know for August

Talker

"It’s one of hope and survival but also one of reality for many people."
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Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis

The cancer is so rare that there is not enough data to know how often it occurs.

'Our son's cancer care before his death was brutal'

When Grant Anderson started noticing he couldn't keep up with the other players on the rugby pitch, he just thought he was really unfit. The 40-year-old was also getting a lot of cramps and was breathless so he went for blood tests which led to the discovery of severe kidney failure.

I've stayed near hospital for years in case I get a kidney

InspireMore

ALS is a devastating nervous system disease. […]
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Woman Plans Way To Communicate With Future Grandchildren Despite ALS Diagnosis

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse say Hannah Jacobs's death is a "wake up call" for the food industry.

Allergy training must be better, campaigners say

Surgeons successfully rebuilt half his face, after a father-of-two was saved by the family dog sniffing out a cancerous tumor. Mark Allen was given just weeks to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive tumor that had spread across most of the right side of his face. The 65-year-old noticed...

Half of Dad’s Face Rebuilt After Dog Sniffs Out Cancer to Save His Life: ‘Do Not Ignore the Symptoms’

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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If you’re being told to ‘watch and wait’ on your child’s health issues, here’s what you can do

Every parent deserves access to expert insights into the needs of their child, just as every child deserves access to the help they need to...

If you’re being told to ‘watch and wait’ on your child’s health issues, here’s what you can do

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