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The Truth About NFL Star Cameron Smith’s Recovery

The Minnesota Vikings linebacker has had a seemingly easy recovery from open heart surgery. But after four similar surgeries myself, I think he's the exception, not the rule.

The Mom Who Refused To Give Up

When Kaylee Mynot was born with pulmonary hypertension, doctors said there was no cure, and she would die before she was five. For her mum, Kaye, that just wasn't good enough.