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Simple Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer
Introduction Cancer is a complex and often devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While some risk factors for cancer, such as genetics and age, are beyond our control, there are several simple and practical steps you can take to reduce your...
7 Healthy Oils to Cook With, According to Nutritionists
Introduction In the world of cooking, selecting the right oil can make a significant difference in the taste and healthiness of your meals. While there's a wide array of cooking oils available, nutritionists recommend certain ones for their health benefits. These oils...
Food Ideas for People with Cancer: A Guide
Introduction A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and it often comes with a host of questions about how to best manage your health. While diet alone cannot cure cancer, a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet can play a crucial role in supporting your overall health...
Watch for these symptoms of DIPG:
DIPG - Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma is a fast-growing glial tumour that forms cells called glial cells in a part of the brain stem called pons (the part of the brain just above the back of the neck and connected to the spine), which controls many of the body’s...
Here’s How You Can Help Your Kid Deal With DIPG Sleep Issues
Getting a good night’s sleep might be difficult for your kid while battling DIPG. Some medications might make sleeping difficult and give rise to DIPG sleep issues. Your child might be in pain or feel anxious because of everything that is happening to him or her. How...
Can Polio Be The Answer To DIPG Treatment?
“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world,” said Louis Pasteur whose discoveries has saved the lives of many people. Today, even though we are moving forward technologically at the speed of light, we...
When The World Mourned For 5-Year-Old Braylynn Lawhon
Four days away from her fifth birthday, Braylynn Lawhon was diagnosed with DIPG. Since then, her mother, Allyn Parker began documenting Braylynn’s journey and her battle with DIPG and shared it on social media to spread awareness. It is surprising but true that...
When 40 Police Departments Surprised Emma, A 7-Year-Old Battling DIPG
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” – Jackie Chan Sometimes our lives take unexpected turns, turns that we are not prepared for. In such times even a tiny bit of happiness gives us the strength to brave the storm....
The Story Of Neil Armstrong’s Daughter & Her Battle With DIPG
Karen Anne Armstrong was just two and a half years old when she passed away on January 28, 1962. This was also the sixth wedding anniversary of her parents. A beautiful little girl, Karen had DIPG but doctors at the time weren’t able to tell. Fondly called “Muffie,”...
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