ERIC WINER: Hi. I’m Eric Winer. I am a medical oncologist, a medical oncologist that has spent my life focusing on breast cancer and breast cancer research. And I am now the Cancer Center director at Yale University at Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center and the physician in chief at Smilow…
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What is stiff person syndrome, the condition Celine Dion is battling? | CNN
CNN — Complications from stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes spasms and muscle rigidity, have caused singer Celine Dion to cancel her “Courage World Tour” dates through 2024, according to a statement posted Friday on the star’s social media account. Dion postponed several performances in December after…
How to Get Through to Loved Ones Under the COVID Spell
This story is about how to get through to the ones who are still under the “COVID spell.” I would also like to poke the most inconvenient elephant in the room, and I would like to do so with love. “How Do We Get Through to Them?” In the past…
How to spot a sexual predator – the 8 characteristics – Healthista
We ask therapist Leonie Adamson from the video counselling app Dr Julian how to spot the signs of a sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, 67, who was once one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, has been found guilty of sexual assaults, including rape. Around 80 women, including well-known actresses Gwyneth…
‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients
June 1, 2023 — The morning of his stroke, Evan Parker woke up feeling ill at ease. He recalls he was drinking a cup of coffee at about 9 a.m. He had noticed a slight headache for the past few days, but now it was much worse. He sensed “a…
Top 8 HIPPA Compliant Texting Apps – Sound Health Doctor
In healthcare, the importance of data protection and privacy cannot be overemphasized. With the increasing use of technology in healthcare provision, medical professionals need secure means of communication, one that protects patient confidentiality while improving efficiency. This is where HIPAA compliant texting apps come into play. The Health Insurance Portability…
HIV/AIDS Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the origins, treatments and global response to HIV and AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles with an infected person, through transfusions of infected blood or…
This Herb Can Help You Workout Harder and Recover Faster
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 12, 2018. The perennial plant rhodiola rosea, sometimes called “golden root,” “roseroot” or “arctic root,” is a powerful adaptogen known to enhance vitality by helping your body adapt to physical, chemical and environmental stress. In other words, it…
After Tragedy of Stillbirth, She Set Out to Help Others
May 26, 2023 — Elizabeth O’Donnell found out she was pregnant in June 2020. It was a surprise, but she was very happy. She was never sick and says she was the healthiest she had ever been. But around Thanksgiving, her daughter, who she was already planning to name Aaliyah,…
Autism Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at autism. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental disorders causing impaired communication skills and social skills. ASD generally starts before three years of age and lasts a lifetime, but early intervention plays a role in treatment and progress. ASD…