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1 week ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
A woman experiencing pain | Source: ShutterstockYou're up again at 2 a.m., not from stress, but from a dull ache behind your eyes. The indigestion you brushed off last week now lingers after every walk. And that nagging fatigue? These aren't just everyday nuisances — they could be urgent medical red flags. Most of us know our bodies well enough to spot when something feels off. Yet too often, instinct is overruled by inconvenience or denial.
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1 week ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
Woman shops for groceries | Source: ShutterstockA leafy green, long praised for its health benefits, now tops the list of pesticide-laden produce. One popular fruit tested positive for 14 different chemicals. While some experts raise health concerns, others argue the risks are overstated. The 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list is out. It names 12 widely consumed fruits and vegetables found to carry the highest pesticide residues in new government testing. These are not exotic items.
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1 week ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
For over two decades, Ben Sutter lived on medical juice boxes, never chewing or swallowing real food. By 14, after dozens of failed food trials, he gave up on ever eating safely. Now, with a breakthrough drug and unshakable faith, he's tasting the world for the first time. Ben Sutter was never supposed to eat. Not birthday cake at a party, not turkey at Thanksgiving, not even a slice of toast.
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1 week ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
Mellodie-Ocean Jarman and Athena-Pearl Darbyshire | Mellodie-Ocean Jarman and Daniel Darbyshire | Source: LinkedIn/steven-darby | X/resilient333She had booked a 4D scan that morning, one of the most exciting milestones of her pregnancy. Within 48 hours, her family was making funeral arrangements for both her and her newborn daughter. The tragedy would later uncover medical oversights that left loved ones searching for answers. Mellodie-Ocean Jarman wasn't considered high-risk.
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1 week ago | 
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Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss, 1990 | Source: Getty ImagesA recent sidewalk stroll has stirred online buzz, bringing renewed attention to a pair of veteran actors whose bond has quietly spanned more than six decades. Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss, married for 64 years, were recently spotted together heading to a Pilates class in Los Angeles. The outing marked their first public sighting in six years, and the couple, both nearing 90, looked healthy and relaxed as they walked arm-in-arm.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
Lisa Foster with her family | Lisa Foster | Source: Instagram/pink.warrior93It started with a sharp jolt behind her ribs, then a whisper of redness she nearly ignored. Months later, Lisa Foster was navigating drug trials and end-of-life paperwork. She's now urging others to never ignore the symptoms that often hide in plain sight. Lisa Foster never imagined that a small lump, which felt no bigger than a pea, could signal the start of a life-altering diagnosis.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
A patient before rhinoplasty | Source: Instagram/drkassirShe waited nine years for this, and when the results finally came, many were stunned. One teen turned trauma into triumph, while another found peace through a revision surgery. These weren't just cosmetic changes; they were life-altering transformations. She appeared online one week after surgery with no bruising, no swelling, and a nose that looked untouched, yet entirely transformed.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
Submerged beneath eight feet of raging water, she felt no fear, only an overwhelming sense of peace. By the time her friends pulled her to shore, she had no pulse. Once she recovered physically, the adjustment to being alive again was more complicated than healing bones. Dr. Mary Neal had built her life around precision, discipline, and evidence-based medicine. As a spinal surgeon and mother of four, she knew the value of clear thinking and concrete outcomes.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Lamar and Jessica Hanna with their children | Source: Instagram/blessed_by_cancerJessica Hanna's life was not defined by the disease that ultimately claimed her. It was shaped by the choices she made in its shadow. Her story is one of self-sacrifice, unshakable faith, and enduring love. Jessica Hanna's world was irrevocably altered when, during a routine prenatal visit, she learned her life was at risk.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.amomama.com | Milly Wanjiku Ndirangu
Shelly Battista and her twins | Source: Instagram/northwesternmedicineA rare and aggressive form of breast cancer threatens fertility in many young women. It's also notoriously hard to treat. Yet, with quick intervention and modern treatment, one survivor beat the odds, stunning even seasoned doctors. The phrase "It's a true miracle" isn't one Shelly Battista uses lightly. After undergoing aggressive treatment that took both her breasts and ovaries, she was told she'd never conceive naturally again.
