Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitting, and veteran gets new eye and face

11/16/2023

For Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the flu led to the loss of her arms and legs — and the start of a long and challenging journey to a new normal. (Kristin Fox)

CAUTIONARY TALE – A healthy young mother lost all four limbs to the flu. Ohio’s Kristin Fox shares her inspiring journey. Continue reading…

BRAIN FOOD – This popular fruit could help reduce dementia, a new study has found. Continue reading…

STAND UP FOR HEALTH – Find out why standing and even sleeping could have a better heart health benefit than sitting. Continue reading…

Researchers from the University of College London and the University of Sydney found that replacing just a few moments of sitting with any other type of activity — even sleeping or standing — can improve cardiovascular health. (iStock)

HOLISTIC HEALING? – Find out whether these popular home remedies really help to ease COVID symptoms. Continue reading…

‘LETTER TO MY ABUSER’ – An ER nurse left behind a haunting letter before her tragic suicide. Continue reading…

‘GROUNDBREAKING’ TRANSPLANT – Get the story of the Arkansas military veteran who was the first-ever recipient of an eye and partial face transplant. Continue reading…

Aaron James, 46 (left), had the 21-hour groundbreaking surgery at NYU Langone Health. (NYU Langone Health)

‘SENSE OF PURPOSE’ – Some people who act as caregivers are living longer, say researchers. Here’s why. Continue reading…

KILLING CANCER – Breakthrough research has identified a “trigger” that causes the death of cancer cells. Continue reading…

‘OUT OF THE DARKNESS’ – Raymond and Mary Ann Burke share how they are walking to raise awareness after losing their military son to suicide. Continue reading…

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It has been nearly 22 years since Raymond and Mary Anne Burke (left) lost their 21-year-old son Matthew (right) to suicide. (Raymond and Mary Anne Burke)