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‘Biohacker’ says he has autoimmune disease
Bryan Johnson, a former tech executive who’s invested millions of dollars attempting to slow aging, announced on social media he’s been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis. The condition occurs when the immune system attacks the cells of the stomach lining. #cnn #news #autoimmune
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· Jun 30, 2026
Jeff Pearlman: ‘Media cowards’ refusal to address connection between football and ALS ‘irresponsible and grotesque’
On Monday, Chris Johnson, a former first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans and Pro Bowl running back, appeared on Good Morning America to reveal he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Johnson, 40, said he was officially diagnosed last year. “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” Johnson told co-anchor
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Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker behind Project Blueprint diagnosed with incurable autoimmune disease
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'Anti-ageing' millionaire Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune disease
ALBAWABA - Famous 'Anti-ageing biohacker' and influencer Bryan Johnson recently made headlines after revealing that he has an autoimmune disease called autoimmune gastritis (AIG)...
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· Jun 29, 2026
NFL Alum Chris Johnson Details Getting ALS Diagnosis at 39
Chris Johnson is detailing his private health battle. The former NFL player shared that he was diagnosed with ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig's disease—last year at the age of 39. There's no...
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Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria
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Former NFL star now uses a computer to speak after ALS diagnosis at 39 left him without his voice
Three-time Pro Bowl running back and former NFL star Chris Johnson has disclosed his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Now 40, Johnson shared that he first received the diagnosis last year at the age of 39. “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” Johnson told Good...
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Related coverage for "‘Biohacker’ says he has autoimmune disease": Awful Announcing — Jeff Pearlman: ‘Media cowards’ refusal to address connection between football and ALS ‘irresponsible and grotesque’. The West Australian — Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker behind Project Blueprint diagnosed with incurable autoimmune disease. Al Bawaba — 'Anti-ageing' millionaire Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune disease. E! Online — NFL Alum Chris Johnson Details Getting ALS Diagnosis at 39. The Independent — Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria. Face2Face Africa — Former NFL star now uses a computer to speak after ALS diagnosis at 39 left him without his voice