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What to Know About Angelina's Decision
Mega-star Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed that she had both breasts removed. She does not have breast cancer. Ms. Jolie has done this to reduce her risks of developing both breast and ovarian cancer.
Mastering MS Doctor Visits
For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), many aspects of everyday life may need to be approached from a different angle than they were before their diagnosis.
Catching Colds in the Summer Heat
The sun is out, the air is warm, people are putting on their swimsuits and heading to the pool, and you are…blowing your nose and shivering under the covers?
Winning the War against Childhood Cancer
Children shouldn’t experience cancer. The disease should be left to those who’ve spent a few more years on this earth.
Taking a Break From Food?
When people are trying to lose weight, they can spend a lot of time considering which foods are better to eat. Followers of a new weight loss method suggest people should spend more time not eating at all.
Coping with Traumatic Events
America had a rough time last week. The Boston bombings, the explosion in West, Texas, and the Boston manhunt have been difficult for many to cope with.
Maintaining Memory with MS
When people picture someone with multiple sclerosis (MS), they might think of a patient in a wheelchair or with a severe disability of some sort. While MS can be debilitating for many patients, physical disability is not the only consequence of the disease; the mind may also be affected.
Your Child's First 6 Months of Vaccines
Keeping a child up to date on vaccines often seems like a lot of doctor visits and shots to a new parent. It’s helpful to know what all those shots are for, as well as their risks and benefits.
Allergic or Intolerant?
Does your stomach get a little rumbly after eating certain foods? It’s pretty obvious that pigging out on pizza, ice cream, candy and French fries may give you a stomach ache, but what about when symptoms develop after more typical meals?
RA is a Hard Job
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful disease that can interfere with many aspects of a person's life, and the workplace is no exception. While plenty of RA patients continue living productive lives, others find that their disease hinders their work and even their chances of finding work.