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entertainment7 days ago•14 min saved

Actor Russell Andrews Reveals ALS Diagnosis, Urges Public Awareness

Actor Russell Andrews, known for Better Call Saul, Insecure, and Straight Outta Compton, revealed last fall that he has ALS, saying health problems and a lapse in health insurance during SAG-AFTRA strikes delayed care; he’s partnering with the ALS Network to raise awareness as he and fiancée Erica Tazel plan to marry, with Tazel serving as his caretaker, while ALS—Lou Gehrig’s disease—remains incurable and progressively debilitating.

via Rolling Stone|

#als #awareness #celebrities

health10 days ago•12 min saved

A Mother's Warning: Colon Cancer Can Strike Young Adults

A mother recounts her 29-year-old son's stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis and his death six months later, urging young people and parents to recognize warning signs and seek early screening, noting that colon cancer is increasingly deadly for people under 50 and is more treatable when caught early.

via Business Insider|

#awareness #colon-cancer #family

health1 month ago•40 min saved

Common cold sore virus triggers lasting brain injury in mum

A 74-year-old woman from Wales developed encephalitis caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV‑1), leading to a 12‑week hospital stay and long‑term brain injury. Doctors note that rapid diagnosis and antiviral treatment within 48 hours can reduce damage, and the family is urging others to watch for early warning signs of encephalitis.

via Yahoo|

#awareness #brain-damage #encephalitis

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Olivia Munn's No-Symptom Breast Cancer Diagnosis Ignites Global Awareness Drive

Olivia Munn revealed a Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis after a no-symptom Lifetime Risk Assessment test; she underwent multiple surgeries and has since turned her experience into a high-profile awareness campaign that spurred a 4,000% rise in women taking the risk-assessment test, with her husband John Mulaney by her side and a reminder to cherish everyday moments with her children.

via CBS News|

#awareness #breast-cancer #health

health2 months ago•34 min saved

Vape-Sharing Night Out Triggers Meningitis Scare: Teen Survives a Life‑Saving Comeback

An 18-year-old Norwich girl contracted meningitis after sharing a vape with friends during a night out in October 2024. She was placed in a medically induced coma, with doctors warning she might not survive the next 24 hours, but she recovered with no lasting brain damage. Now 19, she’s wary of nightlife and urges others to seek prompt medical care for meningitis symptoms and to avoid sharing vapes, amid a UK outbreak linked to clubs.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#awareness #coma #health

health2 months ago•26 min saved

Endometriosis: Shedding Light on the Hidden Pain Behind Diagnosis Delays

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, highlighting a chronic condition that affects more than 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing severe pelvic pain, painful bowel movements or urination, dyspareunia, fatigue, and sometimes infertility. Many patients endure years of misdiagnosis or dismissal before getting answers, prompting advocates to push for greater awareness, education, and access to care, with medical experts like UAMS explaining the condition and how to seek timely care.

via KATV|

#awareness #diagnosis-delay #endometriosis

health2 months ago•54 min saved

Spicy-pain mistake reveals a life-threatening heart attack in a fit Florida dad

A 34-year-old Florida dad and ultra-marathoner mistook chest pains after a workout for spicy-food discomfort, only to suffer a heart attack. He was saved with two stents, and is now on blood thinners while genetic testing proceeds. The case highlights that heart attacks are increasingly affecting younger, fit people, with warning signs including chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue and nausea.

via Daily Mail|

#awareness #chest-pain #florida

health2 months ago•3 min saved

A 37-Year-Old’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Call for Early-Onset Awareness

Allison Solomon was diagnosed with colon cancer at 37 in 2024 and is now in remission after surgery and chemotherapy; she’s advocating with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance as researchers note rising early-onset cases and explore factors like microbiome and birth year; a national survey shows many people are unsure when to start screening, with 45 the current guideline, highlighting the importance of listening to body signals and using colonoscopies to detect and remove premalignant polyps before cancer develops.

via WTOP|

#advocacy #awareness #colonoscopy

health3 months ago•11 min saved

Wisconsin grapples with hidden hypermobile EDS amid diagnosis delays

Wisconsin faces a pervasive, under-recognized case of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS): about 12,000 residents may have it, yet only a handful of doctors can diagnose it and patients often wait 10–16 years for answers. UW Health clinicians are teaching other providers, adding Beighton-score–based diagnostic workups, and pushing for more education and access to care, while advocacy groups push public awareness and a state-wide awareness month to address a fragmented, multi-specialty care landscape.

via The Cap Times|

#awareness #diagnosis-delay #health

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Why ADHD Often Goes Unrecognized in Women Until Adulthood

A Nature Outlook feature explains why ADHD is diagnosed later in women, arguing that female symptoms are historically misunderstood, societal expectations mask the condition, and rising awareness brings both clearer recognition and concerns about misinformation; the piece uses Emily Bates’ 34-year diagnosis to illustrate the pattern.

via Nature|

#adhd #awareness #diagnosis

health4 months ago•26 min saved

Widowmaker survivor urges awareness of subtle heart-attack signs for women

Charlene Grabowski, who survived a widowmaker heart attack in 2013, now campaigns to educate women about warning signs that can be subtler than men’s, stressing the importance of not ignoring symptoms and seeking timely care; cardiac disease remains the leading killer of women.

via WAVY.com|

#awareness #health #heart-attack

health4 months ago•3 min saved

Jesy Nelson's Twin Babies Diagnosed with SMA, May Never Walk

Jesy Nelson, former Little Mix singer, shared that her twin babies, born prematurely, have been diagnosed with severe genetic disorder SMA1, which may prevent them from walking. She emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and hopes to raise awareness about the condition to help other families.

via The Guardian|

#awareness #genetic-condition #health

personal-experience5 months ago•6 min saved

Abandoning Headphones Boosted My Well-Being

The author stopped using noise-canceling headphones for three months, which increased their safety, awareness of surroundings, social interactions, and overall confidence, leading to a more engaged and connected experience with the world around them.

via Tom's Guide|

#awareness #headphones #music

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Cliff Richard Opens Up About Year-Long Prostate Cancer Treatment

Cliff Richard revealed he was treated for prostate cancer over the past year and emphasized the importance of national screening programs for early detection, criticizing the current lack of widespread screening despite the disease's curability when caught early.

via The Guardian|

#awareness #cliff-richard #early-detection

health6 months ago•0 min saved

Long COVID: Persistent Symptoms and Ongoing Challenges

Lydia Fischer Dooley has been suffering from Long-Covid symptoms for over three years, which severely impact her daily life, and she aims to raise awareness about this often overlooked condition.

via The Irish Independent|

#awareness #chronicillness #health