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“God lives in me. The light heals me. Health has already arrived.” #Proverbs_3_3

stage 4 pancreat cancer. little spot in liver. prayers 🙏 that chemo works and I get few more years

well have stage 3 colon cancer it has opened my eyes to how short life really is and no it ain't fare but we must be strong

Don’t be ashamed of your scars

My dad developed dementia at about 72. He was violent and mean. He had always abused my mom but never physically. As his dementia progressed he became more violent and more physically aggressive. We moved him to a separate room from her and eventually moved him to another place. He never forgot her and because they had been married for over 60 years he never stopped loving her. When she died, he thought she had gone back to Iowa for a visit. We told him she had passed and he went into a fit of screaming and crying. When he asked the next time we told him she had gone to Iowa to visit her brother. He was much better after that. It wasn’t worth the heartbreak he suffered to keep telling him that she had passed.

William Augustus Hinton 1883 to 1959 was a pioneering bacteriologist, pathologist, and educator whose work helped shape modern public health in the United States. Born on December 15, 1883, Hinton came of age during a time when medical education and scientific research were largely inaccessible to Black Americans. Despite those barriers, he earned his degrees at Harvard University and went on to make contributions that would save countless lives. Hinton is best known for developing what became known as the Hinton test, a blood test used to detect syphilis. At a time when existing tests were often unreliable, his method stood out for its accuracy and consistency. The test was adopted widely by public health departments and hospitals across the country, becoming a standard tool in disease detection and prevention. Beyond the laboratory, Hinton was a dedicated educator. He taught at Harvard Medical School for decades, training generations of physicians in bacteriology and pathology. In 1949, after years of teaching and research, he became the first Black professor in Harvard’s history, a milestone that reflected not a sudden breakthrough but a lifetime of quiet excellence. Hinton also authored a major medical textbook that further shaped laboratory medicine and public health practice. His legacy lives not only in scientific innovation but in the doors he opened through persistence, rigor, and commitment to saving lives. #WilliamAugustusHinton #MedicalHistory #PublicHealth #HarvardHistory #BlackExcellence #HiddenFigures #ScienceHistory #OnThisDay #HealthInnovation #LaboratoryMedicine

Love yourself because self-care is extremely important

Mary Bartold was preparing for surgery when doctors ordered one final MRI. What they found stopped everything—the tumors seen before were no longer there. No procedure. No explanation. Just a moment that left physicians stunned and faith strengthened. #christian

Working long hours so you can live long.

Robin Williams’ Autopsy Revealed Undiagnosed Illness That Deeply Affected His Final Years Nearly a decade after the tragic death of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams, new attention has been drawn to a heartbreaking medical detail revealed in his autopsy: Williams was suffering from undiagnosed Lewy body dementia, a progressive and devastating neurological disease. Williams died by suicide on August 11, 2014, at the age of 63. Prior to his death, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but medical examiners later determined that Lewy body dementia was the underlying cause of his worsening physical and mental symptoms. The disease can cause hallucinations, memory loss, anxiety, confusion, and severe movement difficulties. His son, Zak Williams, has since spoken openly about the emotional toll the misdiagnosis took on his father. In interviews, Zak explained that the treatments Williams received may have worsened his condition and increased his frustration, discomfort, and emotional distress. The incorrect diagnosis also prevented Williams from fully understanding what was happening to his brain. Lewy body dementia currently has no cure, and while some treatments can help manage symptoms, the condition typically progresses rapidly. Average survival after diagnosis ranges between five and seven years. Williams’ death shocked the world, but his family continues to raise awareness about neurological disorders and mental health. His story remains a powerful reminder that many people battle invisible illnesses while still bringing light and joy to others. Anyone struggling with mental health challenges is encouraged to seek support through trusted resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 nationwide. ⸻ By Amanda F, NewsBreak Contributor