Julia Ranney
Julia Ranney is a writer for Yahoo Canada Lifestyle. She specializes in health, celebrity, royals, fashion and pop culture.
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Céline Dion delivers emotional performance at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony — her first since cancelling tour due to Stiff Person Syndrome: Signs, symptoms & how it affected her voice
The 56-year-old Canadian singer has been experiencing symptoms of SPS for the last 17 years.
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I suffer from POTS like Christina Applegate's 13-year-old daughter. Here's what it's like living with the chronic and debilitating illness
The actress's teen daughter would frequently pass out from a chronic condition that I've been living with since 2023.
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Céline Dion experiences 'unimaginable' medical episode in new documentary. What to know about Stiff Person Syndrome
"I Am: Celine Dion" director Irene Taylor explained she wasn't sure in the moment if the 56-year-old singer was "aware" of her attack.
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Céline Dion began noticing Stiff Person Syndrome symptoms 17 years ago. What to know about the rare neurological condition
The 56-year-old singer spoke to Hoda Kotb about living with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare and painful neurological disorder.
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Halsey shares lupus diagnosis with fans and says she's 'lucky to be alive.' The warning signs and symptoms you shouldn't ignore
The 29-year-old singer shared emotional footage of her private health struggle with fans on social media.
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Breast cancer can impact your sex life: What to know about changes, side effects and embracing your body
It's not uncommon to experience emotional changes, a lower libido and physical discomfort after going through breast cancer.
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Canadian singer Mélanie Renaud, 42, has died from ovarian cancer: Are young women at risk? Symptoms to know
Here's what you should know about the signs and misconceptions of ovarian cancer, and how to reduce your risk.
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'Nasty' norovirus on the rise in Canada: Symptoms to know and how to stay safe as contagious virus spreads at 'higher frequency'
A Canadian expert weighed in on the highly contagious bug causing vomiting and diarrhea.
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O.J. Simpson, 76, dies from prostate cancer — signs, symptoms and what men should know about their health
The former NFL player died "surrounded by his children and grandchildren" after rumours about his health.
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What is the prostate and how do conditions like BPH differ from cancer? What men should know about their health
The walnut-sized organ might be a bit of a mystery for some people, so here's what you should know about it.
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Living with long COVID: Here's how my life has dramatically changed after COVID-19 gave me POTS disorder
Since getting POTS, here's how I've learned to manage my life and stay hopeful while battling a chronic illness.
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Comedian Richard Lewis's official cause of death has been confirmed. What to know about heart attacks and Parkinson's
The star retired from acting and comedy last year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021.
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'Nasty' norovirus is on the rise in the U.S. What Canadians should know plus how to protect yourself — especially if travelling for March Break
Experts explain what you need to know about norovirus, a highly contagious bug causing vomiting and diarrhea.
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Celine Dion marks Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day with rare family photo: What to know about the condition
The Canadian singer posed with her three sons as she shared her words of encouragement for people battling the condition.
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'I Am: Celine Dion' documentary to follow singer amid Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis: What is the condition?
The singer's sister Claudette Dion says "some have lost hope" as the star loses control of her muscles.
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Am I safe when shovelling snow? What to know after two Canadians died from heart attacks
Experts are urging people to be mindful of dangers with shovelling, after two Canadians recently died.
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Celine Dion 'doesn't have control of her muscles', her sister says. What to know about Stiff Person Syndrome
The singer's sister Claudette Dion said 'some have lost hope' as the star loses control of her muscles.
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Is your Christmas tree making you sick? What to know about Christmas tree syndrome symptoms & prevention
While 'tis the season to revel in the holiday spirit, some may need to be cautious this winter.
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'This is unacceptable': Canada crashes out of CONCACAF Nations League after shocking loss to Jamaica
The Canadian men's national soccer team missed their place at the 2024 Copa America with a loss to Jamaica.
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Lung cancer screening opens to more Americans — should Canada follow? What to know about the disease
Canada's guidelines for lung cancer screenings has not been updated since 2016.