Locked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of Cheating Death
Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society.
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Locked-In Pt. 1: Trapped Inside Your Own Body
At age 28, Jacob Haendel was diagnosed with a rare, terminal brain disease and given six months to live. But while doctors thought he was dying in a coma, Haendel was fully aware – just trapped inside his paralyzed body.
“It’s Not Rare If It Affects Your Child”: Prevention Strategies For Meningitis B
Our experts share how this infection has impacted their own lives and the best prevention strategies for you and loved ones.
Human Genome Editing: Overnight Evolution Or Modern Eugenics?
Genome editing could potentially erase all genetic diseases from humanity, but is the tradeoff worth it?
How Getting Sick Can Cost You Billions
Our experts discuss the complete economic burden of this disease and how you can stay healthy this winter.
Stiff Person Syndrome: Dying From An Invisible Disease
This week, she explains what it’s like to live with an invisible illness and why advocacy and community is so crucial for people living with SPS.
“We’re Reading Their Minds”: Decoding The Brain To Reverse Paralysis
Our expert explains how he created this technology, the success it’s had thus far, and what the future of independence looks like for these patients.
A Promising Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries
Our expert discusses a new option that, if FDA approved, could be a gamechanger for patients.
Do Elephants Hold The Key To Curing Cancer?
Our experts discuss how we can utilize this information to create cancer-fighting medications.
How Music Can Help Fight Against Dementia
Our expert explains a new AI program that utilizes music therapy to increase patients’ quality of life.
Medical Notes: How Stress Damages Your Cells, The Best Diet For Athletes, And A Possible Cure For Sickle Cell Disease
Caregivers are so stressed, it even impacts their cells. Lung cancer is difficult to cure, but diabetes medication might help. A safer treatment for sickle cell disease might be on the way.
“Medication Never Gave Me Health”: Using Food To Cure Your Chronic Illness
Dr. Brooke Goldner, an autoimmune lifestyle specialist, has found immense success of managing her patients’ symptoms by changing their diet.
