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5 common questions about diabetes and COVID-19
If you or someone you love lives with diabetes, you may have additional concerns about how the COVID-19 virus may impact your health.
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Strokes, seizures, brain fog and other neurological effects of COVID-19
The brain is a complicated organ to understand in the best of times. And then you layer on the effects of a new – and constantly changing – transmissible virus. What neurologists are seeing in clinics and hospitals, however, is cause for concern.
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Omicron variant: what it is and how to stop the spread
What we know about the omicron variant (also called B.1.1.529) is changing rapidly. But methods of COVID-19 prevention remain the same for omicron.
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6 constipation remedies that work (plus 3 that don't)
Feeling blocked up, cramping or bloating? We’ve all been there before. Constipation is when your bowel movements become difficult to pass or happen less frequently than usual.
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7 strange symptoms of COVID-19, including rashes, COVID toes and hair loss
Some of these symptoms are normal and similar to what we see with other types of infections, while others are not.
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What are symptoms of AFib?
AFib symptoms aren’t always obvious. Intermittent or continuous AFib episodes can occur without you even being aware.
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COVID-19 killed younger adults in September
We often hear that COVID-19 only affects older people or people with medical issues. But this is simply not true.
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5 facts about breast cancer you may not know
When it comes to preventing breast cancer, knowledge is power. Brush up on your know-how with these five important facts.
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Treatments for acne: niacinamide, BHA, hydrocolloid patches and benzoyl peroxide
Nearly 85% of teens get acne at some point, making it a common coming of age experience. Many adults also experience breakouts, especially during times of stress.
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The big 4 anti-aging topicals: vitamin C serum, retinol, growth factors and peptides
There are about a million skin care products out there, with many of them claiming to have anti-aging properties. But which ones actually work?
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