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Woman claims doctors dismissed brain cancer as stress headaches

Woman claims doctors dismissed brain cancer as stress headaches

By Nathan Pynn A mom-of-three says bungling doctors dismissed her agonizing headaches as “stress caused by her kids,” which turned out to be brain cancer. Libby Woolaston’s health deteriorated so much that she even went blind in one eye while waiting for a hospital appointment. The 32-

Excruciatingly painful ‘suicide disease’ means woman can’t kiss husband

Excruciatingly painful ‘suicide disease’ means woman can’t kiss husband

By Adam Dutton and Julia Rodgerson A woman says she is no longer able to kiss her husband on the lips after being diagnosed with a rare condition known as "suicide disease" — which is more painful than childbirth and feels like being electrocuted. Emma Marrison-Taylor was diagnosed

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy. Marijuana is now described as having moderate to low addiction potential, "expanding patients' access to treatments and empowering doctors

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Reflect on Cancer Journeys — Something They Also Shared With Farrah Fawcett

Charlie’s Angels stars Cheryl Ladd, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith recently reflected on their cancer journeys — something they also had in common with their late costar Farrah Fawcett. On April 22, People published an interview with the trio of women, who opened up about their close bond after supporting

Boy’s constant high fevers turns out to be leukemia

Boy’s constant high fevers turns out to be leukemia

By James Connolly, Isobel Forbes A family has said their world was "turned upside down" after their four-year-old son came home from nursery with a temperature - which was later diagnosed as leukemia. Alfie Phillips was taken to hospital after a week of persistent fever, where doctors

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to reduce risks

Missoula, Mont. — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for this Saturday, giving people in nationwide a chance to turn in unused or unwanted medications and lower the risk of misuse at home. Stephen Ferguson, founder and executive director of Crossroads Recovery in Missoula, said keeping old prescriptions can

Cat gets emergency surgery after eating 37 hair ties

Cat gets emergency surgery after eating 37 hair ties

By Faye Mayern A cat with a secret habit of opening drawers survived eating 37 hair bobbles, leaving a surgical tray piled high with the elastic ties. One-year-old Bandit, from Milton Keynes, Bucks., needed emergency surgery after falling ill with a severe blockage in his stomach. He had