Natalie Slivinski

3 weeks ago | webmd.com | Melinda Ratini |Natalie Slivinski

In 1957, just six years before a vaccine was released, Sarah R. and her cousin were infected with measles at the same time. Sarah, who now lives in Oakland, California, eventually recovered without major lasting effects. But her cousin, whom the family affectionately referred to as “Cotton” because of his platinum blond hair, lost both his hearing and eyesight. They were 6 years old. The two cousins started feeling ill during one of their family’s frequent visits together.

Sep 20, 2024 | cancertodaymag.org | Natalie Slivinski

IN SEPTEMBER 2021, Kate Hovde, a private consultant in education and social policy who lives in Philadelphia, went for a routine mammogram. An anomaly in her left breast prompted her doctors to recommend a sonogram, followed by an MRI and a biopsy. Afterward, she logged into her health portal and got a shock. The results, posted automatically before she’d talked with the radiologist, said she had cancer in that breast.

Jun 21, 2024 | cancertodaymag.org | Natalie Slivinski

IN DECEMBER 2022, JOY MOUSSEAU, a bookkeeper in Taylor, Michigan, saw her doctor for stomach pain. After an ultrasound and an abdominal MRI failed to identify the problem and an appendectomy failed to remove the source of her pain, a colonoscopy uncovered a large blockage in her colon. The mass turned out to be cancerous. Mousseau, then 60, had surgery right away to remove the tumor, but because colon cancer can frequently spread to the lungs, her doctor ordered a chest X-ray.

Mar 28, 2024 | webmd.com | Brunilda Nazario |Natalie Slivinski

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition. It’s an autoimmune disorder, meaning your body attacks its own tissues. It especially affects the lining of your joints. RA can first appear at any age, though it is most common in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Because it is a progressive condition, meaning it causes more damage to your body over time, it’s important to get treatment for RA right away.

Dec 20, 2023 | webmd.com | Jason F. Deen |Natalie Slivinski

Heart disease is the top cause of death for U.S. adults. And for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AIN) women, the risk is particularly high during pregnancy and spans generations. To help lower that risk, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently released its first set of scientific guidelines for cardiovascular health in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women of childbearing age.