Dad receives ‘shocking’ diagnosis of rare, incurable disease after dismissing aches, pains

Dad receives ‘shocking’ diagnosis of rare, incurable disease after dismissing aches, pains

A dad found out he has been living with a rare incurable disease for 35 years when he put his son through genetic testing — after dismissing his aches and pains for aging. Robin Schultz, 35, and his wife, Brooke, 33, realized their son Noah, now two, wasn’t hitting his milestones and discovered he had … Read more

‘Growing Pains’ alum Jeremy Miller reveals how his co-stars saved him from homelessness: ‘I was struggling’

‘Growing Pains’ alum Jeremy Miller reveals how his co-stars saved him from homelessness: ‘I was struggling’

Jeremy Miller is forever grateful for his TV family. During a recent interview with Scott Austalosh on the “Youngstown Studios” podcast, Miller, 48, recalled how his “Growing Pains” co-stars Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron saved him from ending up homeless after the 2008 financial crisis. “My catering company went under, and I was really struggling,” Miller remembered. … Read more

National Spelling Bee champions reveal challenges, growing pains — and how the contest changed their lives: ‘Oh, I was never cool’

National Spelling Bee champions reveal challenges, growing pains — and how the contest changed their lives: ‘Oh, I was never cool’

Joanne Lagatta arrived at the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a flawless academic record and an achievement on her resumé that she didn’t like to talk about — but that no other undergrad on the sprawling Madison campus could claim: Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The bee winner in 1991 at age 13, Lagatta … Read more

Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

While yoga often conjures images of lithe 20-somethings jumping into pretzel shapes or holding headstands for days, it can be far simpler and more accessible — but still quite effective. In her new book, “Yoga Fix: Functional Movement for a Pain-Free Body” (DK Red, Jan. 21) Erin Motz offers up doable moves to combat the aches … Read more

My chest pains turned out to be flesh-eating bug — I was minutes away from dying

My chest pains turned out to be flesh-eating bug — I was minutes away from dying

A mom was “minutes away from death” and had to learn to walk again after her chest pains turned out to be a flesh-eating bug ravaging her pancreas. Sam Lewis, 38, had been to the doctors three times with a pain in her chest before doctors found a gallstone blocking her bile duct. After being … Read more

Christina Applegate details sharp pains amid MS battle: ‘I lay in bed screaming’

Christina Applegate details sharp pains amid MS battle: ‘I lay in bed screaming’

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

Selena Gomez says it ‘pains her’ that people don’t ‘truly’ know who Steve Martin is

Selena Gomez says it ‘pains her’ that people don’t ‘truly’ know who Steve Martin is

Selena Gomez has only praise for her “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin. Gomez, 31, posted a photo of herself on Instagram watching the new Apple TV+ documentary about Martin called “Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces,” which premiered March 29 and tracks Martin’s life as a comedian and actor. “It pains … Read more

My teen has a brain tumor — doctors dismissed it as ‘growing pains’

My teen has a brain tumor — doctors dismissed it as ‘growing pains’

A British girl whose leg aches were dismissed as “growing pains” was surprised to learn she had a brain tumor. “From the age of 6, [Honey] had four years of tests. But the doctors couldn’t see anything wrong other than growing pains, which they said were completely normal for her age,” mom Julie Ibbitson, 36, … Read more

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more that it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues.  Doctors shared insights into why and how the cold weather affects your body — and what you can do … Read more

Dad devastated as daughter’s ‘growing pains’ turn out to be cancer

Dad devastated as daughter’s ‘growing pains’ turn out to be cancer

On Friday, Kevin Rice is facing his fear of skydiving — in honor of his late daughter. The 40-year-old from Bristol is undertaking the high-flying adventure after the death of his daughter, Raeyah, who passed away this year at just 4 years old after a battle with kidney cancer. Kevin, a builder, said he refrained … Read more

ChatGPT faces ‘growing pains’ as website traffic drops for first time

ChatGPT faces ‘growing pains’ as website traffic drops for first time

ChatGPT, the wildly popular AI chatbot launched in November, saw monthly traffic to its website and unique visitors decline for the first time ever in June, according to analytics firm Similarweb. Worldwide desktop and mobile traffic to the ChatGPT website decreased by 9.7% in June from May, while unique visitors to ChatGPT’s website dropped 5.7%. The amount of time … Read more

I suffered the worst labor pains ever — and I wasn’t even pregnant

I suffered the worst labor pains ever — and I wasn’t even pregnant

A Georgia personal trainer is sharing a laborious tale of giving birth — minus the actual baby. TikTok user Holly Smallwood claims she went through the painful and terrifying motions of labor, all because her body was rejecting her intrauterine device. “Single-handedly the most physically traumatic 45 minutes from start to finish,” she captioned the … Read more