A report about a second-grade child diagnosed with colorectal cancer has drawn attention to children’s diets, but the case must be approached carefully. Childhood colorectal cancer is exceptiona...
Beandri Booysen lived with extraordinary determination after receiving a diagnosis that few families ever face. Born in South Africa, she was only seven months old when doctors identified Hutchinson G...
Cyd Charisse became one of the defining dancers of Hollywood’s golden age, known for long sculpted lines, expressive movement, and a screen presence that could dominate a scene without dialogue....
Before Kevin Bacon became a familiar film star, he lived in New York on roughly $150 a month in an inexpensive residence for struggling artists. The cramped arrangement was far removed from the Connec...
Barbara Bach reached the height of her screen career as Major Anya Amasova, the KGB agent known as Triple X in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. Opposite Roger Moore, she played both a ro...
The first sign my children noticed was that the gate code no longer worked. Michael stood outside with Jennifer and Lisa, their spouses, children, gifts, and expectations for a Christmas visit I had a...
At 7:14 on a Tuesday morning, I stood behind my husband’s sedan holding several feet of black strands pulled from the exhaust. I am blonde, our six-year-old daughter Sophie is blonde, and Ben ke...
Swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs occurs when fluid accumulates in body tissues, a condition called edema. A long day of standing, extended sitting, heat, pregnancy, certain medicines, or a salty ...
Lionel Richie was hospitalized after a St Louis concert in which fans saw him ask for a chair during the final song, All Night Long. The 77-year-old singer checked into a local hospital after the Satu...
A headline promising one herb that destroys parasites and urinary tract infections suggests a certainty that medical evidence does not support. Oregano oil, uva ursi, and wormwood are often promoted f...