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Courtney Nagle

My Son Won the Basketball Championship, then Passed 15 Kidney Stones

I teach math, and my son’s symptoms didn’t add up to anything I recognized. It was primary hyperoxaluria, an ultra-rare liver disease.

 Doctor holding sample blood collection tube with PSA-Test label in lab.

Have a Male Partner? Here’s What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

Though common, this disease can have a lasting effect on men and their loved ones

Christine Ledbetter and her partner

My Husband’s Prostate Cancer Is Terminal, but that Hasn’t Put an End to Our Love for Each Other

Caring for my husband through his prostate cancer hasn’t been easy, but we find joy in every day

Christine Ledbetter and her partner

El cáncer de próstata de mi esposo es terminal, pero eso no le ha puesto fin a nuestro amor

Cuidar a mi esposo desde que le diagnosticaron cáncer de próstata no ha sido fácil, pero encontramos alegría cada día

happy mature couple spending quality time together at home

Encouraging Your Partner to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer

If you’re concerned about your partner’s prostate health, here’s how to let them know

happy mature couple spending quality time together at home

Motivar a tu pareja a que se someta a exámenes de cáncer de próstata

Si te preocupa la salud prostática de tu pareja, aquí encontrarás cómo decírselo

Shannon Lee

Shannon Lee Shares Her Experience as an Empty Nester

Bruce Lee’s daughter has a unique perspective, influenced by her father’s philosophies. It’s made all the difference in reimagining her next phase of life.

Bellamy Young

I Missed All the Signs of My Dad’s Liver Disease

My family wasn’t told the signs of hepatic encephalopathy until it was too late. Now, I’m raising awareness about the disease and helping other caregivers share their stories.

Senior couple on the beach

How to Regain Intimacy When Your Partner Has Bladder Cancer

Being a caregiver can change your relationship, but there are ways to rekindle the spark

Senior couple on the beach

Cómo recuperar la intimidad cuando tu pareja tiene cáncer de vejiga

Ser la cuidadora de alguien puede cambiar tu relación, pero hay formas para reavivar la pasión

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy

The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice

Robin Finn

Grief and Loss Are Different When You’re the Caregiver

After years of blaming myself, writing and grief therapy helped me move forward after my mother’s death

Family sitting in the garden and enjoying the conversation

Tips for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers

Head and neck cancer caregivers are at an increased risk of caregiver burnout. Here’s what you can do to take care of yourself when you’re caring for someone else.

Family sitting in the garden and enjoying the conversation

Consejos para cuidadores de pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello

Los cuidadores de pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello tienen un mayor riesgo de agotamiento Aquí encontrarás lo que puedes hacer para protegerte mientras cuidas a alguien más.

Mature woman very sad looking through window worried

What Is C. diff? What You Need to Know About This Deadly Infection

C. diff causes the most healthcare-associated infections in the U.S. — and women are at higher risk than men

woman with uneven breasts

Breast Asymmetry: 9 Reasons You Have Uneven Breasts

It's very common for a woman to have uneven breasts, also called asymmetrical breasts. Find out what causes these breast asymmetries.

pill tablet capsules flying around

Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?

Saturday, April 22, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely get rid of old or unused medications

5 Realistic Ways to Declutter

5 Realistic Ways to Declutter Your Home

Learn how to set achievable goals that spark true joy by clearing out clutter

Phyllis Greenberger and her husband

Painting Gave Me a Precious World All My Own While Caregiving for My Husband with Alzheimer’s Disease

It didn’t dawn on me until after my husband passed that what I’d been engaging in was art therapy

Shé Langley

Caregiving During Covid

Members of the “sandwich generation” have a tough task caring for parents and children. For me, Covid made it much more difficult.

Finding Dementia Care for a Loved One

Don’t Journey Alone: How to Find Caregiving Help for a Loved One with Dementia

Caring for someone you love who has dementia can be a heavy burden, but you don’t have to bear it alone. Here are some tips to find the caregiving help you need.

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Vaccinated children have fewer and less severe Covid-19 complications

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

Los niños vacunados tienen menos complicaciones, y de menor gravedad, de la Covid-19