Paige Wyant
The Mighty
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Selma Blair Celebrates Being Named One of People's 2019 Beauties of the Year Following Her MS Diagnosis
Following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in October 2018, Selma Blair was featured in People's 2019 "The Beautiful Issue." → Read More
Sarah Hyland Says She Wore Hair Extensions on 'Modern Family' to Conceal Her Hair Loss
Sarah Hyland explained in a Refinery29 interview that she wore hair extensions on "Modern Family" to conceal her hair loss caused by chronic illness. → Read More
CDC Admits Its Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Have Hurt Chronic Pain Patients
The CDC says its 2016 opioid guidelines were wrongly implemented, cutting off chronic pain patients who should have received medication. → Read More
Amy Schumer's Instagram Post Nails the Gender Disparity in Medical Research
Amy Schumer shared an Instagram photo of herself and husband Chris Fischer walking. She commented that she is still pregnant and puking because of the gender disparity in medical treatment. → Read More
14 Things People Don't Realize You're Doing Because You're 'Pangry'
The Mighty community shares 14 things people don't realize they're doing because they're "pangry" (in pain and angry). → Read More
Jameela Jamil's Twitter Thread Shows How Weight Discrimination Affects People With Chronic Illness
Actress Jameela Jamil shared a Twitter thread about why anti-fatness is harmful, and how the discrimination can harm people with medical conditions. → Read More
Doctor and Musician Henrik Widegren Releases Album, 'Medical Melodies and Surgical Songs'
Swedish doctor and musician Henrik Widegren released a new album, "Medical Melodies and Surgical Songs." It includes the single "Never Google Your Symptoms." → Read More
19 People With Illnesses and Disabilities Featured in TIME 100's Most Influential People 2019
TIME 100's Most Influential People 2019 included 19 people with illnesses and disabilities. → Read More
12 'Embarrassing' Symptoms of POTS We Don't Talk About
The Mighty community shares 12 "embarrassing" symptoms of POTS that aren't talked about enough. → Read More
Sarah Hyland Shares Instagram Post About the Challenge of Exercising With Health Issues
Sarah Hyland shared an Instagram post about the difficulty of exercising with health issues. The "Modern Family" actress said she will no longer "make excuses." → Read More
Comedian Andrew Schulz Mocks Woman for Having a Seizure During His Show
Comedian Andrew Schulz mocked a woman for having a seizure in the middle of one of his shows. → Read More
'Games of Thrones' Actress Emilia Clarke Shares Photos From Her Brain Aneurysm Recovery
"Games of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke shares photos from the recovery process after her brain aneurysm. → Read More
If Your Illness Makes It Difficult to Apply Makeup, You May Enjoy Selma Blair's 'Hack'
Selma Blair, who struggles with fine motor skills due to multiple sclerosis, shares the makeup "hack" she uses on Instagram. → Read More
Why It's Not Funny for Justin Bieber to 'Joke' About His Wife Hailey Being Pregnant
On April Fool's Day, Justin Bieber shared photos of an ultrasound, pretending his wife Hailey was pregnant. The Mighty's editorial staff explains why that's not funny. → Read More
A Danish Study Found Women Are Diagnosed Later Than Men. Here's Why That's Not Surprising.
A study found that it takes longer for women to get diagnosed with the same conditions as men. The Mighty's editorial staff explains why this shouldn't be surprising. → Read More
'Superstore' Actress Lauren Ash Shares How Her Weight Gain Delayed Her PCOS Diagnosis
"Superstore" actress Lauren Ash shares the challenges she faced getting diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). → Read More
Grace Beauty Is Launching Accessible Makeup Products for People With Illnesses and Disabilities
Grace Beauty is launching accessible makeup products that make it easier for those with illnesses and disabilities to apply makeup. → Read More
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant Yvie Oddly Reveals She Has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
"RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Yvie Oddly revealed she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which can affect her ability to dance. → Read More
Second Parkland Shooting Survivor Dies by Suicide
Our thoughts are with the student's family and friends. If you experience suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide, the following post could be potentially triggering. You can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741. → Read More
Yours Truly Releases New Single, 'I Can't Feel,' About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Yours Truly has released a new single, "I Can't Feel," about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. → Read More