Scientists hunting for treatments and cures for multiple sclerosis may have found an unlikely ally — the yak. The high-altitude, cold-hardy relative of the cow could be the key to a medical breakthrough, according to a March13 study published in the journal Neuron. At the center of it all is the myelin sheath — a … Read more
Christina Applegate’s unflinching honesty about life with multiple sclerosis (MS) has a backstory — and it’s rooted in regret. Before she faced the autoimmune disease, the Emmy-winning actress battled breast cancer, and one choice she made during that fight would haunt her for years. “Frankly, I was disgusted by what came out of my mouth,” … Read more
Christina Applegate is candidly revealing the horrific reality of living with the multiple sclerosis (MS) in her new memoir. The Emmy Award-winning actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in June 2021 at the age of 49 and shared the life-altering news with fans two months later. “I wish I could say that I … Read more
The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.” These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands of everyday items, from nonstick pans and fast-food wrappers to waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to a laundry list of health problems, including liver damage, high cholesterol, … Read more
For years, Selma Blair battled unexplained pain and crippling fatigue while doctors dismissed her symptoms. Blair revealed that despite experiencing symptoms since childhood, her multiple sclerosis (MS) wasn’t diagnosed until she was in her 40s. “I was diagnosed with relapsing [remitting] MS in 2018. It turned out I probably had juvenile MS as my first optical neuritis … Read more
Christina Applegate can’t catch a break. The “Dead to Me” actress, 53, revealed she has been hospitalized for a kidney infection, which has since spread to both of her kidneys, as she continues to battle multiple sclerosis (MS). Applegate recounted the painful ordeal from her hospital bed in Los Angeles, Calif., while recording the Tuesday … Read more
A British mom says she was stunned to learn what was behind the sudden loss of her sex drive. Leanne Jones, 42, was once “horny,” admitting she loved spending hours in the bedroom with partner Adam, 40. Several years ago, the former legal secretary suddenly found herself struggling to get aroused and wasn’t able to climax … Read more
Christina Applegate is sharing a heartbreaking truth about life with multiple sclerosis. The “Dead to Me” actress, 53, revealed how her 14-year-old daughter Sadie, whom she shares with her husband Martyn LeNoble, is dealing with her health battle. “I don’t get up in the morning with that, I get up because of her [my daughter],” … Read more
The world learned about Selma Blair’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis nearly seven years ago — but the autoimmune disease has been tormenting her for most of her life. The “Cruel Intentions” actress, now 52, can trace early symptoms back to her childhood, but claims doctors brushed off the red flags for decades. “It took me 30 … Read more
A revolutionary treatment for autoimmune diseases could be on the horizon. Twenty-four million to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue. There are over 80 types of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, lupus, and psoriasis. Current protocol treats these … Read more
Selma Blair said she was “thrilled” to have received her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. The “Cruel Intentions” actress, 52, was diagnosed with the debilitating disease — which affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body — in August 2018. “[I was] thrilled,” Blair told … Read more
Selma Blair has some good news about her battle with multiple sclerosis. The “Legally Blonde” actress, 55, announced this week that she is “truly in remission” from the debilitating disease that she was first diagnosed with back in 2018. “I am doing amazingly well,” Blair told People during The Daily Front Row’s 9th Annual Fashion Los … Read more
Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms. The study included 303 adults in France who had experienced clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) — which is a single, initial period of neurological symptoms that could lead … Read more
Christina Applegate is shedding more light on her battle with multiple sclerosis. “For three years, since I was diagnosed, I’ve been in the hospital upwards of 30 times from throwing up and diarrhea and pain,” Applegate, 53, revealed on Tuesday’s episode of her and Jamie Lynn Sigler’s “MeSsy” podcast. “That is unimaginable, OK? They’ve done every test known … Read more
Montel Williams has revealed how easy it was for him to acquire opioids because of his celebrity status during the height of his illicit use of the drugs. Williams, 68, detailed his past abuse of prescription narcotics while speaking with Maria Menounos on the Tuesday episode of her podcast “Heal Squad.” “As celebrities, we can … Read more
Christina Applegate is getting candid on her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Although the actress, 53, wasn’t officially diagnosed until 2021, she first noticed mysterious symptoms two years earlier while shooting the pilot for the Netflix series “Dead To Me.” Applegate spoke about her experience on the Tuesday episode of her podcast, “Messy,” which she co-hosts with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, … Read more
Christina Applegate has shared the grueling effects of her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The “Dead To Me” actress, who was diagnosed with MS in early 2021, has been open about how the condition — which affects the brain and nerves — has affected her daily life and Hollywood career. Speaking on Tuesday’s episode of her “MeSsy” podcast,… … Read more
A great-grandad-of-two suffering from pneumonia resorted to sleeping on a hospital floor on top of his dressing gown during a 12-hour wait for a trolley. Martin Wakely, 75, was rushed to Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent by ambulance after his wife Tracy, 63, became concerned he was struggling to breathe. Martin waited 12-hours for a … Read more
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is trying out something new. The actress revealed on “Not Today, Pal,” the podcast she co-hosts with former “Sopranos” costar Robert Iler, that she’s undergoing a “milk cleanse” – for eight days, she’s forgoing solid food and only drinking whole milk. In a conversation about food with Iler and comedian Mike Cannon, Sigler said, “You guys … Read more
Selma Blair is getting candid about her 2016 flight outburst that got her ejected from the aircraft — revealing it was her lowest point with drinking. “I had too much to drink in Mexico,” she told Us Weekly in an interview published Wednesday. “I was so messed up and dehydrated and hungover and didn’t know I … Read more