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Shock Report Finds Spike in Cannabis Poisoning Among Older Adults After Legalization in Canada
Since cannabis was pre-legalized in Canada back in 2015, fully legalized in October 2018 and had edibles come into the market about a year and a half later, there has been a significant spike in emergency room visits among older adults during that time span, a new study has revealed.
After Skin Cancer Treatment, “The Voice of Wrestling” Jim Ross, 72, Says He’s Trying To Quit Smoking
Wrestling broadcaster Jim Ross, 72, was rushed to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath. The “voice of wrestling” was diagnosed with skin cancer and has undergone treatment, including radiation and surgery, periodically since 2016.
The ‘Super Size Me’ Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, Who Rose to Fame Exposing the Dangers of the Fast Food Industry, Has Died at Age 53
Documentarian Morgan Spurlock, who rose to fame exposing the dangers of the fast food industry in his eye-opening 2004 film, Super Size Me, has died at age 53.
After Terrifying Breast Lump, Reality Star Says Women Must ‘Fight For Their Bodies’ And Stay on Top of Their Health
London socialite Mille Mackintosh, known for her time on the reality series "Made In Chelsea" and being the former wife of English actor Professor Green, had a recent breast cancer scare and is now urging other women to "fight for their bodies" by staying on top of their health.
Heroic Police Officer, 60, Was Among the First To Respond to 9/11 Attacks, Now Decades Later He’s Battling Cancer Linked to Ground Zero
A 60-year-old retired NYPD detective who responded to Ground Zero amid the 9/11 attacks says many years later, he was diagnosed with a string of health conditions, including skin cancer.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Samantha Harris, 50, Says Her Cancer Diagnosis Caught Her by Surprise, Inspiration To Help Others in New Podcast
The former host of “Dancing With the Stars” Samantha Harris, 50, says she was "blindsided" when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 40 years old.
WWE Champ’s Wife, Fellow Wrestler Brandi Rhodes, 40, Finally Treated for Stage 4 Endometriosis After ‘3 Years of Pain with No Answers’
Former pro wrestler Brandi Rhodes, 40, is finally receiving proper care after learning of her stage 4 endometriosis three years after her initial symptoms began.
Indiana News Anchor Went to ER With ‘Embarrassing’ Stomach Pain — Seeking Answers Enabled Doctor to Catch Her Ovarian Cancer in Early Stages
An Indiana news anchor shares her ovarian cancer diagnosis after experiencing stomach pains and bloating she first planned to ignore. However, at the insistence of her family, she went to the doctor who found the cancerous tumor.
Baseball Legend Ryne Sandberg, 64, Hits New Milestone: Latest Scans Found ‘No Signs of Cancer’ Months After Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg, 64, is celebrating a milestone in his metastatic prostate cancer journey. He’s battled cancer since January, and his latest scans found no signs of cancer since finishing chemotherapy.
‘Overwhelming, Traumatic’: Bradley Cooper, 49, Opens Up About Struggles of Caring for His Late Father Through Cancer in Emotional New Documentary
Actor Bradley Cooper, 49, is shining a light on caregiving, aiming to raise a bigger conversation about the challenging experience affecting millions in a new PBS documentary set to release next year.
CNN’s Sara Sidner, 51, to Take Break From Anchor Desk to Undergo Breast Cancer Surgery, Says Treatment is ‘More of a Marathon Than a Sprint’
CNN news anchor Sara Sidner, 51, finished 16 rounds of chemotherapy, but her cancer journey is far from over. Since chemo didn’t fully treat her stage 3 breast cancer, she’s preparing for breast cancer surgery.
Check Your Fingernails. If You Have This Oddity, You May Be at Higher Risk of Cancer, New Study Says— Understanding BAP1 tumor Predisposition Syndrome,
Could your fingernails reveal your cancer risk? A new study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests a fingernail oddity known as onychopapilloma—a benign tumor abnormality which causes thickening of one nail and a colored band along the length it—could reveal BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome.
Woman, 41, Says She Struggled To Cope With New ‘Petite’ Breasts Following Breast Reconstruction – Coping With Your New Body After Cancer Treatment
A woman, 41, with a family history of breast cancer, was diagnosed with the disease. After undergoing initial treatment, she received a double mastectomy and reconstruction to reduce her chances of cancer returning.
Shannen Doherty, 52, Says She Regrets Not Having Both Breasts Removed Initially After First Cancer Diagnosis– Empowering Women to Learn Their Options
Actress Shannen Doherty, 52, who is living with advanced-stage cancer, is sharing what she would have done differently after her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis, and hoping to make women more aware of their options so they can make a more informed choice.
‘Below Deck’ Star Ashling Lorger Reaches One-Year Milestone ‘Cancer-Free’ After Undergoing Treatment for Skin Cancer
“Below Deck” reality TV star turned skin cancer advocate Ashling Lorger marks one year since she was diagnosed with melanoma, a potentially deadly type of skin cancer. She underwent treatment, and no signs of cancer appeared in follow-up scans recently.
The Enduring Connection Between ‘Dead to Me’ and Christina Applegate’s Multiple Sclerosis Revelation
Christina Applegate, 52, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, came about while filming the Netflix series “Dead to Me” after it became increasingly difficult to move about on set. Her diagnosis followed years of subtle symptoms. Despite her diagnosis, a resilient Applegate was determined to finish filming the TV series.
The Drug Tevimbra Now Approved For Use in Esophageal Cancer– Finally Some Help For Patients In Great Need
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA has just approved tislelizumab-jsgr (Tevimbra) for use in adult patients with unresectable or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the esophagus. The drug has been approved as a second-line monotherapy and comes from the company BeiGene.
World Record: 99-Year-Old Grandmother Clocks 5K Less Than an Hour. These Seniors Prove Age Is Just a Number By Defying Norms, Breaking Fitness Records
Aging does not always mean you must slow down, as a number of record-breaking senior citizens have proved. Georgia marathon runner Betty Lindberg, 99, has defied the odds and age norms for years. Staying active and watching what you eat are keys to these seniors’ success.
29-Year-Old Said Doctors ‘Gaslit’ Her Into Thinking Her Endometriosis Was Irritable Bowel Syndrome
29-year old Sarah Mahon was suffering from intense bloating and debilitating stomach pain for two years that left her nauseous unable to get out of bed at times, and numerous doctors dismissed her health issues as digestive problems — she wound up having endometriosis all along, as she suspected.
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