rachel60+FollowThis Mom Is Literally Saving Her Kids’ LivesImagine your house turning into a mini hospital for your kids. That’s reality for Dionne Cartmill, whose two little ones were born with a rare genetic disorder causing kidney failure. Her son Olly got a kidney from grandma and is now thriving, but her daughter Etta’s journey is even tougher—she’s already had a liver transplant and is gearing up for a kidney one, with her mom as the donor. Talk about family strength! Organ donation really is the ultimate gift of life. #Health #BodyHealth #OrganDonation90Share
wilsonjames+FollowWait, Booze and Bowel Cancer?Did you know knocking back just two drinks a day could nearly double your risk of certain bowel cancers? A new study says heavy drinkers face a 95% higher risk for rectal cancer compared to light drinkers. The wild part? If you quit, your risk drops back down. Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, but this research is a wake-up call for anyone who thought a couple drinks a day was harmless. Worth rethinking that second round? #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews00Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowCancer’s Sneaky Disguise—Scientists Crack the CodePancreatic cancer is called the “silent killer” for a reason—it hides from our immune system! But scientists just found out how it pulls off this trick: a gene called MYC helps tumors stay invisible. Here’s the wild part: when researchers blocked this gene in animals, the tumors shrank by 94%! This could mean future treatments might finally unmask cancer and let our bodies fight back. Game-changer? Absolutely. #Health #BodyHealth #CancerResearch30Share
rachel60+FollowCancer Breakthrough: Risk Cut in Half!Stomach cancer just got a major blow—Cogent’s new drug combo (bezuclastinib + sunitinib) slashed the risk of disease progression or death by 50% compared to the old standard. The FDA even gave it Breakthrough Therapy status! Patients in the trial lived almost twice as long without their cancer getting worse. Next up: more trials and a big medical reveal in 2026. Huge hope for GIST patients! #Health #BodyHealth #CancerResearch350Share
aguilarallison+FollowWinter Storm Causes Flight Chaos—Again!Flight cancellations are hitting pandemic-level highs thanks to this brutal winter storm—over 11,000 flights canceled and 17,000 delayed! Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says it’s the worst since March 2020, and staffing shortages aren’t helping. If you’re flying, Duffy’s tip: avoid airlines that jack up prices during the chaos. And heads up, 17 states have shut down lanes for plowing, so road trips aren’t looking much better. Stay safe and maybe reschedule that trip! #Health #BodyHealth #WinterStorm20Share
David Hernandez+FollowA blanket brings ‘home’ to San Antonio grandmaNothing hits harder than seeing a loved one with dementia light up with joy. Trudy, who’s lived in San Antonio for decades, kept asking to go “home”—but she meant her childhood house in Germany. This Christmas, her family wrapped her in a custom blanket printed with that very farmhouse. The moment she saw it, her face lit up like a kid again. Now, she keeps it close every day. It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the best way to connect is to meet someone where their heart truly lives. Has anyone else found creative ways to comfort loved ones with memory loss? #Health #BodyHealth #DementiaCare00Share
Brandon Burke+FollowWhy Your Friend Sends Essay-Length TextsEver wonder why some people send texts that could double as a novel? According to psychology, those long-paragraph texters usually have four things in common: they’re super intentional with their words, might have a bit of anxious attachment, are likely millennials, and are more often women. Basically, they just want to be heard and avoid any miscommunication. So next time you get a mini-essay, just know it’s coming from a place of wanting to connect! #Health #MentalHealth #TextingHabits20Share
Kristi Key+FollowSnow Shoveling Is Riskier Than You Think!Who knew clearing your driveway could be a heart-stopper—literally? Docs are warning that shoveling snow, especially in freezing temps, can spike your risk of a heart attack. The combo of heavy lifting and cold air puts major stress on your heart, especially if you’ve got risk factors like high blood pressure or don’t exercise much. If you can, pay someone else to do it or take lots of breaks. Stay safe out there! #Health #BodyHealth #WinterStorm00Share
shermandarlene+FollowEric Dane’s Brave ALS UpdateEric Dane couldn’t make it to the ALS Network’s gala to accept his Advocate of the Year Award because ALS has really taken a toll on him. He’s been super open about his diagnosis and how tough it’s been, but he’s still keeping his spirits up and wants to share his journey to help others. His wife even wrote about how their family is coping. It’s heartbreaking but also inspiring to see how much he’s fighting. #Health #BodyHealth #EricDane50Share
rachel60+FollowOklahoma rallies for single mom’s final wishOklahoma came together in a big way for Kaylin Gawf, a 28-year-old single mom who, after a terminal cancer diagnosis, raised over $350,000 in just weeks to support her two young sons and cover end-of-life costs. Kaylin’s honesty about her fears—especially about leaving her kids behind—struck a chord with thousands. Her story is a powerful reminder of how a community’s compassion can lift families during their hardest moments. How do you think communities can best support families facing similar heartbreak? #Health #BodyHealth #Oklahoma00Share
