By Ann Marie Johnson, as told to Shishira Sreenivas I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) on New Year’s Eve in 2002. I was 32. At that time, I had just started embarking on my career in Brooklyn, NY. I just graduated from grad school and had started my new job, and I was … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A judge Thursday set bail at $4 million for an Ohio woman charged with murder in the suffocation death of her 5-year-old foster son. Pammy Maye, 48, of Columbus, also faces kidnapping and child endangerment charges in the death of Darnell Taylor, whose body was found in a sewer drain on Feb. … Read more
The pressure to have a “good workout” can be intense thanks to fitness trackers and influencers on social media. As a result, many people define a good workout as exercise with lots of sweat and a super-high heart rate ― not a more moderate fitness regimen like walking or yoga. But that’s wrong. Studies show … Read more
Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, sparing them potential wait for a family doctor appointment, especially as many provinces grapple with physician shortages. However, this convenience can come at a cost for primary physicians who may financially bear the brunt of the decision. Depending on where you live … Read more
What you eat can influence many aspects of heart health, including blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. Harvard Medical School offers some general guidelines to follow: Maintain a healthy body weight by keeping calories from food balanced with calories burned exercising Consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables Choose mostly whole grains instead of refined … Read more
By Caroline Craven, as told to Hallie Levine I learned I had MS almost 20 years ago, in 2001. I was only 35, yet I couldn’t walk or see without assistance. Today, I’m thriving. It’s so important for patients with MS to know that their diagnosis is not a death sentence. With the proper treatments, the … Read more
Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. The 59-year-old former talk show host was diagnosed last year with with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “after undergoing a battery of medical tests,” according to the statement. A look at the condition, … Read more
A nutritionist has outlined the tell-tale signs of type 2 diabetes as around one million Britons have the blood sugar condition without knowing it. Earlier this week, findings from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggested that many more people living in England – perhaps five million – could also be on the verge of … Read more
By Samantha Payne Smith, as told to Keri Wiginton I got married in 2014. I remember waking up with numb feet a couple months after we bought our house. But I didn’t think much of it at the time. I could always feel the floor again once I’d finished brushing my teeth. Later on, the … Read more
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed ballot initiative that would enable voters to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. The initiative’s leader says the GOP efforts threaten the state’s tradition of direct democracy. Supporters need about 35,000 valid signatures submitted by May 7 to qualify for the … Read more
