Health
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Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors.…
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How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even…
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Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
Spring means beautiful flowers, fragrant lilacs – and lots of tree pollen coating cars and setting off sneezing, wheezing and…
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Psoriatic Arthritis: When Psoriasis Attacks the Joints
Most people think of psoriasis as only a skin disease—red, scaly patches appearing on elbows, knees, or scalp that some…
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Psoriasis: More Than a Skin Disease — the Systemic Inflammation Behind the Plaques
When people think of psoriasis, they often picture rough, red, scaly patches on the skin. They might assume it is…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs That Distinguish It From Normal Joint Pain
Your grandmother complains of stiff, achy joints after gardening, and your friend’s dad experiences temporary knee pain from running. Everyone…
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Lupus (SLE): The ‘Great Imitator’ That Affects Millions and Is Still Misunderstood
Imagine going to the doctor complaining of joint pain, fever, and exhaustion. The doctor suspects arthritis. You go to another…
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Long QT Syndrome: The Heart Rhythm Disorder That Can Trigger Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Imagine your heart’s electrical system like a precisely choreographed dance where every beat must follow exact timing. When the dance…
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Brugada Syndrome: The Genetic Heart Condition Behind Some Unexplained Sudden Deaths
Imagine a healthy young person playing sports, feeling fine, and suddenly collapsing without warning. Their heart stops beating properly, and…
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Devic’s Disease (NMOSD): The Optic Nerve and Spinal Cord Attack Often Confused With MS
Imagine suddenly losing your vision in one eye while experiencing severe back pain and weakness in your legs. These terrifying…
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Transverse Myelitis: The Spinal Cord Inflammation That Can Strike Without Warning
Imagine waking up one morning and suddenly discovering that your legs won’t move properly. Or perhaps you feel strange tingling…
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Addison’s Disease: The Adrenal Insufficiency That Caused JFK’s Famous Health Struggles
Imagine your body’s control room suddenly stops sending out important commands that keep everything running smoothly. Your heart slows down,…
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Cushing’s Disease vs Cushing’s Syndrome: Understanding the Cortisol Connection
When you feel stressed or scared, your body releases a special hormone called cortisol that helps you deal with the…
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Acromegaly: What Happens When Too Much Growth Hormone Is Produced
Acromegaly is a rare medical condition where the body produces too much growth hormone. To understand this disease, we need…
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Pulmonary Hypertension: Arterial The Rare Lung Disease That Affects the Heart
Imagine your heart as a powerful pump that sends blood throughout your body through pipes called blood vessels. In healthy…
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