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Former Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Teddi Mellencamp’s Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images On April 2, 2025, former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Teddi Mellencamp took to Instagram Stories to thank her fans for their support and provide an update on her health (via People). “I gotta tell you, some days I feel really really […]
James Conner’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained (And How He Overcame It) – Health Digest
Brooke Sutton/Getty Images In December 2015, professional football running back James Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. At the time of his diagnosis, Conner was just 20 years old and had yet to begin his professional football career. While everyone who’s diagnosed with cancer deals with the […]
What Happens To Your Life Expectancy After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million adults in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s you should never ignore include problems concentrating, getting lost while driving to familiar locations, and difficulty finding words in conversations. These symptoms can […]
Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s Tragic (And Rare) Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Jason Kempin/Getty Images “The Golden Bachelor’s” Gerry Turner surprised fans when he and his wife Theresa Nist announced their divorce in April. In a recent interview with People, he said he has a rare type of bone marrow cancer called Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia. The five-year survival rate for […]
Michael Richard’s Secret Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Michael Mattes/Shutterstock Although the world may know him as Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld’s quirky neighbor on “Seinfeld,” his name is actually Michael Richards. He’s also, as we now know, a cancer survivor. In May, Richards sat down with People to promote his upcoming memoir, “Entrances and Exits,” where […]
Rick Steves’ Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Rick Kern/Getty Images Travel guide Rick Steves revealed on August 21, 2024, that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The expert in all things Europe delivered the announcement via his social media accounts on Facebook and X. Steves told his followers that he will be having surgery at Fred […]
Add Peanut Butter To Your Diet If You Have This Medical Diagnosis – Health Digest
In a 2-tablespoon serving of smooth peanut butter with no salt, you’ll get 7.1 grams of protein, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Not far behind, you’ll find 7.01 grams of protein in the same-size serving of crunchy peanut butter (via USDA). Experts at Brain Balance explain that protein is an attention-enhancing nutrient, and […]
What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A High Cholesterol Diagnosis – Health Digest
If you have your current cholesterol numbers, take the total cholesterol and divide it by your HDL cholesterol. That’s considered your total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL) ratio. While a high HDL is considered good for your heart health, a low HDL isn’t. Therefore, you might wonder if it means that a low TC/HDL ratio is […]
What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A Heart Disease Diagnosis – Health Digest
The increased risk of early death after a heart disease diagnosis is a multifaceted issue. In 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) released research findings from a study published in the scientific journal Circulation that highlighted how adults who live in what the researchers termed “socially vulnerable” regions of the U.S. were more susceptible to […]
What Life Is Like After A Stomach Cancer Diagnosis – Health Digest
Early detection can greatly direct treatment plans and thereby your quality of life. While stage 1 stomach cancer might only include surgery to remove the tumor, stages 2, 3, and 4 will look a lot different. Chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy can be part of the treatment plan. Using anticancer drugs like fluorouracil and cisplatin to […]