Tag Archives: illness

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as the number of dengue fever cases continues to skyrocket in the U.S. territory. According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Health, at least 549 cases have been reported so far and more than 340 people have been hospitalized. “As of March 21, 2024, the Department of Health’s epidemiological surveillance of diseases has observed a …

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Gene Wilder's death after Alzheimer's battle left Mel Brooks 'inconsolable,' filmmaker remembers

Mel Brooks is recalling the “sad” aftermath of good friend and late actor Gene Wilder’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In the new “Remembering Gene Wilder” documentary, Brooks opened up about his friendship with Wilder, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s circa 2010, and detailed the steps he had taken to help the “Willy Wonka” star with his memory. “I called him a lot …

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Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was “dying,” Richard Simmons revealed he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer. On Tuesday, Simmons took to Facebook to detail the moment he found out about the diagnosis and the procedure he underwent in attempt to remove the cancer cells. “Mirror mirror on the wall …

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