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I have cystic fibrosis. I don't regret having children, but I'm parenting on borrowed time with a disease with no cure.
A mom with cystic fibrosis who's already surpassed her given life expectancy hopes new treatments w…
Janeil Whitworth
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As a mom with cystic fibrosis, I couldn't make it up the stairs without a break. A double lung transplant changed my life — and helped me run a marathon.
After several false alarms, the author, a single mom of two, found a match and got a double lung tr…
Alex Lloyd
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2 fitness influencers with cystic fibrosis are changing the perception of what it means to be healthy
Ben Mudge and Sophie Holmes challenge misconceptions about cystic fibrosis, and use their illness t…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Browns receiver Jarvis Landry surprised an ambassador for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with Super Bowl tickets and his reaction was priceless
As a fifth-year wide receiver in the NFL, Landry has taken many steps to promote awareness of Cysti…
Meredith Cash
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Pharmaceutical Company Explodes Higher After Study Shows Positive Data For Cystic Fibrosis Drug
Adam Feuerstein of TheStreet wrote following the results that they were, "Maybe not a home run, per…
Myles Udland
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When we got married, we decided to keep separate credit cards. It's kept us from fighting about money for over 30 years.
My husband and I have never shared a credit card. We have separate bank accounts aside from a joint…
Abby Alten Schwartz
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5 signs that you're deficient in vitamin E, including coordination issues and impaired vision
You're most likely to be vitamin E deficient if you have conditions like Crohn's disease or cystic …
Ashley Laderer,Kailey Proctor
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India to face 'tsunami' of chronic diseases like cancer: US-based oncologist
India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer due to globalization, a growing econom…
PTI
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5 concerning conditions that cause a bloody cough and what to do about it
Coughing up even a small amount of blood is almost always a bad sign and could be caused by somethi…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McK…
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'Bachelor' stars respond to backlash after receiving thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief loans meant for small businesses
Tayshia Adams, Colton Underwood, Dale Moss, and Arie Luyendyk Jr. are among the "Bachelor" alums wh…
Libby Torres
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My children have the same degenerative condition. I wish I had gotten genetic-carrier screening earlier to get them treated faster.
When her son wasn't walking by 18 months, the author decided to look for answers. She took a geneti…
Kelly Burch
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Dr. Francis Collins to step down as director of NIH
"It's time to bring in a new scientist to lead the NIH into the future," Collins said in a statemen…
Kelly McLaughlin
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My 2-year-old son has a rare genetic disorder, and fewer than 30 people in the world share his diagnosis. It's terminal, but we're fighting for his life.
When I found out my son had a rare genetic disorder called TBCD, I started the TBCD Foundation. I'm…
PollyAnna Brown
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A Tennessee baby born from a nearly 28-year-old frozen embryo broke a world record previously set by her own sister
Tina Gibson's daughter Molly came from an embryo that was frozen when Tina herself was just a year …
Debanjali Bose
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About 40% of Americans don't get enough vitamin D - here's how to tell if you're deficient and how to treat it
An estimated 40% of Americans don't get enough vitamin D, putting them at increased risk of osteopo…
Madeline Kennedy,Melissa Rifk…
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'Finding your purpose is not some grandiose moment': A new YouTube documentary shows the life of vlogger Claire Wineland, who became an advocate for those living with a terminal illness
The new film was directed and produced by the Academy Award-winning documentarian Nicholas Reed (wh…
Amanda Perelli
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I quit my customer service job to become a freelancer. No longer feeling disrespected by customers has done wonders for my health.
"I finally let out the tears I'd been holding back after months of similar interactions. I thought:…
Zanny Steffgen
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No, caffeine won't stunt your kid's growth, but it can cause anxiety, sleep issues, and acid reflux
Caffeine won't stunt growth, but it can have plenty of other health effects. That's why pediatricia…
Adam Barnes,Jason McKnight
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CDC says LGBTQ+ Americans have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 cases
A new study by the CDC found queer and transgender Americans have higher rates of pre-existing cond…
Canela López
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7 tell-tale red flags of medical gaslighting and how it can lead to a horrifying misdiagnosis
On average, doctors interrupted their patients just 11 seconds into an appointment — here are…