The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that consumption of two ounces of walnuts a day for about two weeks significantly changed gene expression in confirmed breast cancers. Consumption of walnuts may help suppress growth and survival of breast cancer, a study claims. The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that […]
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Model and Body Positive Activist Elly Mayday Dies of Ovarian Cancer at Age 30
Model and body positive activist Elly Mayday has died at age 30, after a long struggle with ovarian cancer. Her family announced that she had passed away on March 1 on her social media accounts. “Ashley was a country girl at heart who had a passion for life that was undeniable,” her family wrote. “She […]
Jameela Jamil Reveals She Has Rare Syndrome That Causes Loose Skin and Extremely Flexible Joints
Jameela Jamil is already incredibly open about her past experience with an eating disorder and her fight for body positivity, and on Saturday, she revealed that she has an extremely rare tissue disorder. The Good Place star confirmed on Instagram that she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of disorders that make the skin extremely […]
Shannen Doherty Says Breast Cancer Tore Down 'Every Wall I Built'
Shannen Doherty feels like an entirely new person after battling breast cancer. The 47-year-old actress went into remission nearly two years ago, and in reflecting on her journey through diagnosis, treatment and surgery, she says her life has changed. “I felt more feminine and vulnerable than I’ve felt in my entire life,” Doherty tells Health […]
Former KFC Employee Wins $1.5 Million Lawsuit for Breastfeeding Discrimination
A Delaware Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise must pay over $1.5 million in damages to a former employee who said that she was demoted for needing to pump breast milk. New mom Autumn Lampkins said in her lawsuit that management and fellow employees made it so difficult to pump during her long shifts that her breast […]
Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Killer Abs on Day 9 of Her 10-Day Challenge
Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat — singer, dancer and actress — so it’s no surprise that she’s overachieving on her 10-day no carb, no sugar challenge, with her abs looking even more defined after just nine days. The Second Act star showed off her killer abs (and biceps!) on Instagram, and checked in with […]
Jenna Jameson Shares Her Higher-Calorie Keto Meal Plan After Losing 80 Lbs.: ‘Hope This Helps!’
Jenna Jameson already hit her weight loss goal, but she’s still sticking with the keto diet. After losing around 80 lbs. on the high-fat, low-carb plan, Jameson is now eating more calories to keep her body at her current size, and to stop losing weight. “I am in maintenance mode now so I have upped […]
My 600-Lb. Life's Justin McSwain Struggles to Fit into SUV: 'I Really Can't Believe This'
For 27-year-old Justin McSwain, tasks as small as getting into a car are a daily struggle. The Rock Hill, South Carolina resident is more than 600 lbs. — a weight he hit from overeating. In an exclusive clip from Wednesday’s episode of My 600-Lb. Life, McSwain attempts to fit into a Jeep at a car rental facility. “I’m […]
Scarlett Johansson's Trainers Open Up About Her Intense Workouts: 'Her Work Ethic Is Unmatched'
Scarlett Johansson‘s fitness regime really is as tough as you’d imagine. The 34-year-old’s trainers and co-founders of Homage fitness Ryan and Eric Johnson, tell PEOPLE they work with her to prepare for roles, but also to remain in shape when she’s not filming. “She’s very consistent,” Eric says. “We go anywhere from two to three […]
Costs of lifesaving drugs rising faster than inflation: Study
Prescription drug prices are rising much faster than inflation rates in the United States, and patients who need life-saving medications are suffering the consequences – sometimes fatally. Newer, safer products entering the market are one reason that costs are going up, but they’re not the only one. Drug companies are also inflating the price of […]