Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap

Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap

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A little-known neurological disorder has been thrust into the spotlight after a documentary revealed singer Celine Dion’s struggle with stiff person syndrome. Two patients share their daily struggles with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.

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Two people who are living with stiff person syndrome — Carrie Robinette, 45, from San Diego, California, at left, and Corwyn Wilkey, 44, who lives in Anchorage, Alaska, right — shared with Fox News Digital what their experiences have been.

Some moms claim that "magic mushrooms" can ease stress and anxiety, but others warn of dangers. Fox News Digital speaks with mushroom advocate Peggy Van de Plassche and Dr. Adam D. Scioli, chief medical officer of Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania, about weighing the risks and benefits. Click here to get the story.

Mushroom split
Peggy Van de Plassche, left, a Canada-based former business and finance executive, quit her job to focus on the psychedelic industry.

Researchers from Northwestern Medicine in Chicago and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston claim they have found a "molecular defect" that leads to lupus, the autoimmune disease that affects around 1.5 million Americans. Here's what to know. Click here to get the story.

Woman face rash
A facial "butterfly rash" is one of the hallmark symptoms of lupus.

Lesions found inside an ancient skull could suggest early surgical cancer care, say researchers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. See the amazing photos. Click here to get the story.

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Skull 236, left, and skull E270, right, revealed interesting findings about ancient medicine.

After the president's "terrible" debate recently, health experts are warning of the dangers of denying cognitive symptoms and calling for a medical investigation. Click here to get the story.

Joe Biden
President Biden is shown on stage during a campaign rally at Girard College on May 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. Amid the ongoing fallout from Biden's lackluster debate performance on June 27, experts continue to react to potential signs of cognitive decline in the 46th president.

Nosebleeds can be startling, but in most cases they aren't serious. Two doctors explain what causes them and how to stop the flow. Click here to get the story.

A wellness expert demonstrates 7 stretches that reduce tension in the body and mind. See the photos and descriptions, and "feel better in no time." Click here to get the story.

Walter Gjergja
Walter Gjergja, the Switzerland-based co-founder and chief wellness officer at Zing Coach, has created a simple three-minute stretching routine exclusively for Fox News Digital.

Some people are trading UV rays for tanning pills, as numerous social media influencers have raved about the supplements – but the dangers could outweigh the glow. Click here to get the story.

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Health weekend recap
This week's top health stories include stiff person syndrome struggles, ancient Egyptian cancer care, a lupus breakthrough and more.


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