Sen. John McCain and Sen. Ted Kennedy, leaders in the Senate on opposite sides of the aisle, died exactly nine years apart of the same cancer. Sen. McCain died of glioblastoma on Saturday at age 81, and Sen. Kennedy died of the disease on the same day, August 25, in 2009 at age 77, according to … Continue reading "Sen. John McCain Died 9 Years to the Day After Sen. Ted Kennedy — of the Same Cancer"

Patrons who visited Berlin’s Kit Kat Club on Saturday were encouraged to seek treatment after a man who had also been in attendance that night was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. After visiting a doctor on Monday, the man was quickly diagnosed with the disease and prescribed antibiotics for treatment, according to Bild newspaper. Get push … Continue reading "100 People Seek Treatment After Man Infected with Bacterial Meningitis Visits Sex Club in Berlin"

Aly Raisman has never been shy about discussing her own body image issues — even when posing nude for Sports Illustrated and speaking candidly about menstruation in her partnership with Playtex Sport. Now, she’s taking her body positive platform a step further, teaming up with Aerie and Special Olympic gymnast Chelsea Werner to encourage a … Continue reading "Aly Raisman on Body Image and ‘Self-Conscious’ Bra Shopping: ‘I Felt My Muscles Weren’t Feminine’"

Julie Venn is teaching her daughters that “strong is beautiful, and weight means nothing” — so she was frustrated when a nurse body shamed her 13-year-old during her yearly checkup. The personal trainer and mom of two went into the appointment excited to see how much her younger daughter, Riley, had grown in the past … Continue reading "Mom Fights Back After Nurse Body Shames Her 13-Year-Old Daughter: ‘She Is Ignorant’"

After revealing she gained 17 pounds, Jeannie Mai is now sharing the workouts that are helping to build more muscle. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old talk show host posted a video of herself working out with her trainer at HVY Industry in West Hollywood, California. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following … Continue reading "Jeannie Mai Shares Her Workout Routine After Revealing She Gained 17 lbs."

For the first nine months of his life, Matthew Cech was the healthiest of babies. But that quickly changed when his parents, Terry and Lisa, noticed how bloated their little boy’s stomach would become throughout the day. After numerous visits to doctors and trips to children’s hospitals around the country, Matthew was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, an … Continue reading "13-Year-Old Battles Rare Disease That Leaves Him Unable to Eat Solid Food"

Kim Zolciak-Biermann may be happy about her recent plastic surgery, but apparently her husband Kroy Biermann was not as thrilled. One week after undergoing a breast reduction, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star opened up on her weekly podcast — alongside her husband of seven years — about her choice to downsize. Get push notifications with news, features … Continue reading "Kim Zolciak-Biermann Reveals Husband Kroy Was ‘Not That Happy’ About Her Breast Reduction Surgery"

Two-year-old Roman Dinkel has reached typical toddler milestones, such as talking, playing with toys and interacting with other kids. But the little boy has drawn even more kudos for an extra special feat: walking with crutches. Roman, who has Spina bifida, is shown in several Facebook videos showing off his toddler-sized forearm crutches. In one … Continue reading "Meet the 2-Year-Old Kansas Boy with Spina Bifida Who Has Stolen the Internet’s Heart!"

In a groundbreaking decision, a terminally ill California man won a $289 million settlement on Friday from the controversial chemical manufacturer Monsanto after a judge agreed that the company’s weed killer, Roundup, caused the man’s cancer. The lawsuit opens the floodgates for more litigation against Monsanto — which denies that the weed killer causes cancer … Continue reading "Judge Rules that Weed Killer Caused Cancer in Terminally Ill Man — Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure"

Myra Camino and Saleen Sabater felt an instant connection when they met. Sabater, then 6, had just switched schools after the death of her father. The school staff suggested her for the Big Brother, Big Sister program, and Camino, who works for the organization, came in to match her with the right person — but … Continue reading "How a Big Sister, Little Sister Bond Lasted Through Stage 4 Breast Cancer"