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Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

Christina Applegate returned to the “MeSsy” podcast one week after revealing she was misdiagnosed with MS to tell listeners that she will never stop advocating and fighting for those impacted by the disease, even if she does not have it herself. The Emmy winner said people in the MS community are still “my people.” “Even […]

When Afna Shanavas first complained of pain at 16, doctors suspected stress. It would take another 10 years for her to discover she had arthritis. Writing during school exams became increasingly painful, and she was constantly exhausted. But despite visits to specialists, her symptoms were repeatedly treated with painkillers and she was asked to rest. “I kne

For the last five years, Christina Applegate believed she had multiple sclerosis but now she says her doctor told her that she was misdiagnosed. The actor, who has been an outspoken advocate for MS research, said the news was "unnerving" and "confusing." NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to discuss what causes a misdiagnosis and how

‘I’m back at square one – I don’t know what’s going on with me’ says the Dead to Me star

<p>The Emmy Award&ndash;winning actress revealed that a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021 was incorrect. It&rsquo;s a surprisingly common experience, experts say</p>

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A second seal has contracted the virus in South Australia, as Phillip Island rushes to vaccinate its iconic bird population.