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• Teen with Muscular Dystrophy Among 100 Most Inspirational Women

  Breaking beyond the barriersAs of early October 2017, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) released their list of the 100 most inspirational women.  Each year, the list commemorates women from around the world who have pushed the barriers of what has been thought to be possible.  It...

• Gluten Could Trigger Lymphoma in Patients Who Already have Celiac Disease

  Celiac disease is a disease of the immune system that is said to be triggered by gluten, the protein in wheat products. It affects a few million people in the U.S. each year. Most who are diagnosed will go on a gluten-free diet, as that is currently the only treatment doctors know of which leads to...

• NFL Player Clay Matthews Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy with Special Cleats

  Football is for some a way of life, but for many die-hard fans, playing the sport itself is just a dream.  This is especially true for kids diagnosed with life-altering illnesses such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).While playing the sport may not be a possibility for these kids, the...

• Two Brave Young Girls Overcome Ovarian Cancer

  It is particularly shocking to see children diagnosed with cancer, especially those that typically occur much later in life. It seems unjust that, at such a young age, anyone would have such a colossal burden.Two girls who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer are sources of inspiration,...

• Nick Cannon Discusses Feeling Guilty After Lupus Flares

  Even though patients change their lifestyle, have a good diet, and exercise daily, they still may not experience any change in their chronic illness. The guilt that follows an unsuccessful change can be enormous for those with a chronic illness, and celebrities are not immune to this guilt as well. ...

• Crohn's Disease Could Delay Bowel Cancer Diagnosis

  Abdominal pain, frequent and recurring diarrhea, blood in the stool, and problematic bowel movements are all common symptoms for those suffering from Crohn’s disease. Unfortunately, they are also identical symptoms with those of bowel cancer, which can be one of the hardest cancers to diagnose in...