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- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderApr 13 ’22
The mom of a little girl with Down syndrome battled for doctors to pay attention to her unusual side effects — leading to a scientific breakthrough
Austin Carrigg knew something was wrong when her toddler, who has Down syndrome, wasn't developing. Doctors dismissed her concerns over and over, even when Melanie needed emergency care. Melanie was finally diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia, and Ca…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderApr 12 ’22
Doctors diagnosed a 20-year-old’s stroke symptoms as a migraine and sent him home. The next day, he had a seizure and was given a 3% chance to live.
Xavier Ortiz went to the ER with a headache and numbness, but clinicians dismissed it as a migraine. The next day he had a seizure, went into a coma, and was later diagnosed with a brainstem clot. A year later, Ortiz can't walk or talk. His family is…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderApr 08 ’22
A 26-year-old teacher had a stroke between classes, but she assumed the headache and wooziness was caused by her period
Christina Saldívar had a sudden severe headache that at first she thought was related to her period. After collapsing, colleagues called at ambulance and Saldivar, then 26, learned she'd had a stroke. Strokes are unusual in young people but Saldivar,…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderApr 06 ’22
Doctors dismissed a teacher’s worrisome vomiting and stomach pains as anxiety for a year. It turned out to be cancer.
For nearly a year, Heidi Richard's severe and worsening pain was dismissed as anxiety and mono. After demanding a scan, she learned she had advanced cancer and continues to undergo treatment. "Medical gaslighting" is when clinicians dismiss symptoms,…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderApr 01 ’22
Pregnant people are at higher risk of breakthrough COVID than people with cancer and organ transplants, study finds
Breakthrough COVID is more likely in pregnant women than in those with 11 other health conditions. The study suggests vaccinated pregnant women take precautions like mask-wearing, and may be candidates for a 4th dose. Contracting COVID-19 while pregn…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderMar 30 ’22
Cleaning with disinfectants during pregnancy may increase a baby’s risk of asthma and eczema, study suggests
The more pregnant people use disinfectants at work, the more likely they are to have kids with asthma, a study found. The study included nearly 80,000 parent-child pairs in Japan between 2011 and 2014. Disinfectants may affect a fetus's gut microbiom…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderMar 30 ’22
What to know about aphasia, the language disorder that has prompted Bruce Willis to quit acting
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said. Aphasia is a language-communication disorder that typically occurs after a stroke or brain injury. Willis may have have a neurodegenerative form. The condi…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderMar 29 ’22
From bullying to traumatic failed treatments — women with alopecia share painful memories Chris Rock’s joke triggered, and why they understand Will Smith’s reaction
Chris Rock's Oscars "joke" evoked painful memories in people with alopecia. Women told Insider they've been bullied, experienced depression, and have missed out on jobs. Most didn't condone Will Smith's violent response, but understood why his reacti…
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderMar 24 ’22
Taking legal action as a sexual assault survivor can be re-traumatizing — here are 3 tips to find a supportive lawyer
Seeking and using legal professionals as a sexual assault survivor can be re-traumatizing. One trauma specialist and survivor is training lawyers how to deliver trauma-informed services. Survivors should look for lawyers with certain credentials and …
- Anna Medaris Miller for Business InsiderMar 21 ’22
A man who had a sudden stroke as a teen describes living with the anxiety that one would strike again
Trevor Turner was 14 when he experienced a headache and tingling on his left side. He'd experienced a severe brain bleed, and about a year later, had a life-threatening complication. Now 36, Turner is raising awareness about the importance of brain i…
