GETTY IMAGES As we continue to practice social distancing and cleaner habits, it has become extremely difficult to find germ-killing products, like surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers, still in stock. That’s why many companies are pivoting their production methods to create those in-demand items, and Highline Wellness is one of the latest companies to switch gears. The brand, known for its elevated and affordable...
My Doctor Misdiagnosed Me With Seasonal Allergies—but I Actually Had Lung Cancer That Spread to My Brain
news March 27, 2020
My Doctor Misdiagnosed Me With Seasonal Allergies—but I Actually Had Lung Cancer That Spread to My Brain At first, Gina Hollenbeck was told that her chronic cough was due to seasonal allergies, then a second doctor chalked it up to gastric reflux. It was a chest X-ray she insisted on paying for out of pocket that led to her terminal cancer diagnosis. This...
Influencer Who Participated in Toilet Licking Challenge Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Coronavirus March 27, 2020
Influencer Who Participated in Toilet Licking Challenge Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus A California influencer who participated in the viral toilet-licking challenge claims to have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The social media star, known as Larz and GayShawnMendes on Twitter, announced the diagnosis on Twitter, saying, “I tested positive for Coronavirus.” RELATED: 5 College Students in Florida Test Positive for Coronavirus After...
For 6 Years, Doctors Kept Telling Me I Had PMS—but It Turned Out to Be Brain Cancer
news February 17, 2020
Brain Cancer Growing up, I had the stereotypical image of what a seizure was. A person has to collapse, convulse, and practically lose all consciousness, right? Wrong. I started experiencing odd sensations in my mid-teens. For a few minutes, I wouldn’t be able to speak, and a feeling of inexplicable terror would wash over me. I couldn't read or write during these brief episodes. My...
