Articles by Cara Lynn Shultz
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Maddie Fries was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition causing tumors on nerve tissue, at 10 months old
At age 3, tumors on her optic nerves threatened … [+2867 chars]
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Olivia Donnelly, 25, learned she had tongue cancer after initially being misdiagnosed with an immune system disorder
She will have 40% of her tongue removed and recons… [+3157 chars]
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Researchers studied 10,000 years of DNA to explore the genetics behind red hair and fair skin
Redheads may have immunity to HIV, resistance to leprosy and lower risks … [+2318 chars]
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Nathan Edmunds began vaping at 13 and became addicted, refilling his vape up to three times daily
His lung collapsed unexpectedly at 19, requiring hospital treatment a… [+3108 chars]
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Áine Rose Hurst, 19, died of a blood clot in her brain that was caused by her combination birth control pills
Her mother, Kerry Hurst, told Sky News that Áine thought … [+3592 chars...
Brain tissue that has been infected with a brain-eating amoeba. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty
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Scientists are sounding the alarm about the "global public health challenge" present… [+286...
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The shingles vaccine may slow the progression of dementia or offer protection against developing it
Research published in the medical journal Cell shows that the vacci… [+2715 chars]
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Nebraska mom of 2, Megan Decker, thought her fatigue and limp were due to having just given birth and struggling with a return to work after maternity leave
After her … [+6126 chars]
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A fit and well man was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke caused by blood pressure that was sky high
After he was discharged, his blood pressure began to … [+3270 chars]
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Cailin Joyce
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A beloved Ohio State student died after developing a rare blood disorder caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus
Cailin Joyce died on D… [+3591 chars]
