How the Internet is Sometimes Our Best Research Tool
Education & Research In the world of rare diseases, sometimes one must turn to the internet in order to piece together lesser-known ailments.
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For the past eight years, the Green Bay linebacker has been using his platform for good by raising awareness of Duchenne and supporting CureDuchenne in its efforts to drive progress towards a cure.
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First she made waves as the memorable (and meme-able) Barb in "Stranger Things," then she snagged a part on the hit teen drama "Riverdale." Now, the rising star is accepting a new role as a mental health advocate and speaking up about h
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In the wake of the devastating loss of their son, Joe and Dr. Jill Biden have committed themselves to advocating for cancer research and spreading the importance of early detection.
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Being a new mom is a wonderful experience for comedian Angelina Spicer, but many people don’t understand how it affects maternal mental health
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Ayesha Curry, celebrity cook and entrepreneur, spoke with Mediaplanet about the ups and downs of her current pregnancy.
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The Emmy-nominated host and judge on “Top Chef” is famous for talking about food, but now the author, actress and model is opening up about a more painful, personal topic.
Education & Research In the world of rare diseases, sometimes one must turn to the internet in order to piece together lesser-known ailments.
Advocacy Validating your teen’s anxiety is the first step in supporting their mental health. Here are some tips on talking to your teen.
Education & Research Whole gene sequencing allows for a more thorough look at our DNA and what might be causing rare diseases.
Prevention & Treatment A radiation oncologist talks about the most rewarding part of treating cancer patients, and how new therapies are helping.
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Sponsored Let’s talk about STDs, baby. If you’re having or thinking about having sex — in any way, shape or form — it’s time to educate yourself about the risks and what you can do to reduce your risk.
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Education & Research Due to smaller patient populations, rare disease research needs a different approach to treatment advancement.
Education & Research Surgery is one of the most crucial steps in a patient’s treatment journey, and surgical oncologists are the ones who play a leading role within a cancer care team.
Advocacy The genre-busting, award-winning singer/songwriter has touched millions with her music, but now she hopes to spread the message of fuller living through mindfulness.
Prevention & Treatment Lung cancer patients have new hope with the emergence of personalized medicines.
Advocacy Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert, a passionate advocate for mental health, body positivity and LGBTQ rights, is sharing her story.
Sponsored When 61-year-old Anne Granum beat ovarian cancer for a second time in spring 2017, she and her husband sought a way to find more help.
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Advocacy Social Media Influencer and Body Positivity Advocate, Kelly U found her road to recovery by rethinking today’s beauty standards. Here, she opens up about the hurdles and triumphs.
Advocacy Most mental illness develops in childhood or adolescence, and the sooner it is treated, the better the prognosis. Here’s why prioritizing the needs of children will benefit us all.
Advocacy For many cancer patients, clinical trials offer new hope. Therefore, government funding is a necessity in bettering the chance to cure cancer once and for all.
Advocacy RUN partners up with the NBA to honor families struggling with rare or undiagnosed diseases.
Sponsored Cancer is often associated with feelings of hopelessness and despair. But, thanks to widespread innovation, that’s changing.
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Advocacy You’ve heard of farm-to-table. What about farm-to-highchair? Actress Jennifer Garner and fellow mom and co-founder Cassandra Curtis are bringing fresh, organic food to busy parents and their little ones.
Sponsored Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States according to the NAMI. Notice the signs and symptoms and talk about it–early intervention for mental illness is key.”?
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Prevention & Treatment Advanced technologies are now ushering in a hopeful new era of personalized therapy for patients.
Advocacy Thanks to serious determination, a strong support system, top-of-the-line care and a willingness to experiment with clinical trials, this stage IV pancreatic cancer patient is shattering life expectancies.
Prevention & Treatment Learn about the importance of funding more innovative early detection options for patients at risk for Alzheimer’s.
Education & Research Celiac disease is a common and serious genetic, autoimmune disease that affects one percent of the world’s population.
Advocacy For plenty of 13-year-olds, scoring a viral hit sounds like a dream come true. For Black, the star of 2011’s “Friday,” it wasn’t quite so simple.
Prevention & Treatment Many people choose to work through their cancer treatment. Here are some tips to make the process a little easier.
Advocacy Most people know Clay Matthews as the superstar Green Bay Packers linebacker with long, blonde hair and a trademark predator-sack celebration — I know Matthews as a person with a soft heart and a real passion for evoking change.
Prevention & Treatment One of the many symptoms of depressions is self-harm and addressing it can help a loved one get the help they need.
Sponsored This year, an estimated 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. That’s according to the National Cancer Institute, which says by 2030, there will be 23.6 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year.
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Advocacy As a size 2 teen, she was told she’d need to lose weight to cut it as a model. Now she’s a social media maven, modeling the biggest fashion brands in magazines and on the runway.
Advocacy A passionate young advocate sheds light on period poverty and explains how battling it can build a brighter future for all women.
Advocacy It’s easier than ever to find trans-queer voices online, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to come out. Consider these tips on safety and communication as you develop your coming out plan.
Prevention & Treatment As every state and district has different protocol for dealing with an active shooter, colleges need to have hands-on training to get everyone on the same page.
Prevention & Treatment Substance abuse can sometimes be a manifestation of an undiagnosed mental illness.
Advocacy Gabriel Low was diagnosed with hypokalemic periodic paralysis at a young age, but it took his mother decades to receive her own diagnosis. He decided to bike 3,000 miles to raise money and awareness for other diseases that are difficult to diagnose.
Sponsored A new investigational medication may help patients with treatment-resistant depression find relief.
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Education & Research A leading cause of death in the United States, COPD is a misunderstood disease that often goes undiagnosed. It also is increasingly affecting women.
Education & Research Sherry Pollex is an ovarian cancer survivor who, alongside her husband, is attempting to raise awareness for ovarian and childhood cancer initiatives.
Advocacy Learn why a positive diagnosis doesn’t mean that you are unhealthy or that you are unworthy of a satisfying sex life or positive relationships.
Advocacy Not a day goes by that strangers don’t approach Shriver to share their personal connection to Alzheimer’s Disease or ask for advice. She never shies away from the conversation.
Prevention & TreatmentThe list of social media apps demanding our attention grows daily. The pressure to be active on all of these networks, can quickly become exhausting.
Prevention & TreatmentYou eat right and stay active, but are you focusing on eye health? The president of the American Optometric Association has some simple steps to help.
AdvocacyMarch of Dimes believes that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one.
Health HacksSo your “friend” has trouble with premature ejaculation? Consider the pros and cons of different methods to prolong the fun… for your friend.
AdvocacyIntimate portraits of children living with rare diseases bring much needed awareness to a once near-invisible community.
Education & ResearchThe media loves to talk about sex. Unforunately, some of our most ubiquituous forms of media get a lot wrong when they take on sexual education.
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