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30d ago

This Dad Walks 4 Miles a Day With a Trash Can on His Back. He’s Lost 135 Pounds

Dusty Stilwell started walking to lose weight and get healthier. But there’s a twist. Besides weight loss, his unusual walking routine provides motivation and boosts his mental health.
41d ago

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Boy, 13, Must Eat Raw Cornstarch Every Day to Stay Alive. A New Treatment Offers Hope

Soon after he was born, doctors told the boy’s family he’d need to consume raw cornstarch every three hours to survive. The first treatment has been approved for the rare condition.
45d ago

Her Son’s Only ‘Safe Food’ Is Barilla Mini Wheels. When It Got Discontinued, Strangers Stepped up to Help

“I am ASTONISHED and crying my eyes out at the kindness I’m finding here,” the mom wrote in response to how the internet showed up for her and her son.
61d ago

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Pregnant Mom, 33, Diagnosed with Melanoma Faced ‘Scary’ Surgery Before Delivering Baby

Melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, can begin during pregnancy. A mom underwent “scary” surgery to remove the spot and lymph nodes before giving birth.
62d ago

100-Year-Old Woman Has the Same Thing for Dinner Every Night: ‘I’m in Heaven’

Frieda has a nightly tradition she never wants to miss — and her daughter documented it.
Freida is living her best life.
Freida is living her best life.
76d ago

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Girl’s 1 Skin Symptom Uncovered Brain Tumors That Threatened Her Vision: ‘Surreal’

Her mom noticed a skin change when Maddie Fries was a baby, which led to a diagnosis, then a shock discovery after a brain scan, and a race to prevent the girl from going blind.

Joy Bauer Shares Healthy Grab-and-Go Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings

These frittata, sausage patty and pancake recipes can all be made ahead of time, so getting out the door is a little less chaotic.
90d ago

After His Mom Was Diagnosed With Cancer, This 17-Year-Old Aspiring Chef Now Cooks for His 7 Siblings

“It takes a big load off our shoulders,” says Joey’s mother, Jennifer Charney, who has Stage 4 breast cancer.
Joey Charney is cooking for his family.
Joey Charney is cooking for his family.
100d ago

8-Year-Old Girl Scout With Leukemia Turned a Children’s Hospital Into Her Cookie Booth

Emma Mongado set a goal of selling 500 boxes while in treatment. She blew way past that.