Health

John J. York begins intense blood stem cell transplant two months after announcing cancer diagnosis

Just two months after revealing why he has been absent from General Hospital, John J. York has begun the process of a blood stem cell transplant. “There’s still a long road ahead, but these next ...

Pregnant woman distraught after coworker suggests she get rid of her cats to protect unborn child

After a bossy, misinformed friend suggested a pregnant mother get rid of her cats before her baby arrives, the mom-to-be instead decided to dump her friend, Josie. The argument was about the baby getting toxoplasmosis ...

Al Roker shares health update nearly one year after suffering major health crisis

Nearly one year after Al Roker suffered a set of major health complications, the Today weatherman is sharing an update on his condition. Roker, 69, told Entertainment Tonight he’s been “doing great,” and he owes ...

Brooke Shields reveals Bradley Cooper comforted her during major health scare caused by drinking too much water

Brooke Shields, 58, is opening up about a health scare she suffered in the beginning of September, just days before the opening of her one-woman show, “Previously Owned by Brooke Shields.” “I had a full-blown ...

Mary Lou Retton breaks silence on life-threatening health scare following 2-week ICU stay

Mary Lou Retton is speaking out for the first time since she was hospitalized for a life-threatening illness. The former Olympian took to Instagram Monday to share a statement about her current condition. “I’m beyond ...

Lea Thompson reveals two ‘devastating’ family tragedies occurred within months of each other

Lea Thompson took to Instagram this week to share some “devastating” news regarding her family. “Both of my beloved exceptional big brothers have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s within a few months of each other,” the ...

‘Young and the Restless’ actor Christian J. LeBlanc reveals secret cancer diagnosis

Christian J. LeBlanc revealed he has been fighting cancer. The Young and the Restless actor made the shocking announcement during a recent appearance on WWL-TV. “There was a tumor right here,” he said, pointing to ...

Boil bananas before bed and drink the tea — you won’t believe what it does for your sleep

If you’re the kind of person who spends too much time tossing and turning when you’re supposed to be sleeping, you’ve probably explored many of the remedies promising a solid night in dreamland. But have ...

Baby’s runny nose from common Strep A bacteria leads to leg and finger amputation

Jessica Lines can’t shake the doctors’ words, “I’m sorry, he didn’t make it” from her heart. Only one month after her baby Ryan turned one, he woke with a runny nose that turned out to ...

Mom wanted to orphan newborn with Down syndrome — but loving dad raises the boy on his own

Every year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, a condition caused by extra chromosomes, which affects a baby’s body and brain development. Often called “sunny,” because of their lovable, bright personalities, children with ...