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Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

A woman was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31. She had unexplained abdominal pain for years and cycled through multiple diets.

Vorbe's struggle with undiagnosed colon cancer illustrates the importance of persistent medical advocacy in women's health.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Opinion | What Kennedy Gets Right, And Wrong, About Antidepressants

Antidepressants can be lifesaving but also have unacknowledged withdrawal challenges, alarming side effects, and long-term dependency issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug

Drugs like Kisunla may slow Alzheimer's, allowing some patients to maintain daily activities despite the disease.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"He Told Me I Had An STD": People Are Sharing Their Misdiagnosis Stories, And It's Frustrating

Misdiagnosis in healthcare can take years to rectify, leading to significant emotional distress for patients.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 Real-Life People Share The Heart Attack Symptoms They Endured

Heart disease awareness is crucial in February with American Heart Month, as many remain uninformed about its severity.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Share your experience of long Covid

Long Covid dramatically affects daily life, with ongoing symptoms leading to lifestyle changes.
Treatment outcomes for long Covid vary widely among patients, with some experiencing relief and others feeling unsupported.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

In Some Doctors' Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

Changing the doctor-patient relationship can significantly impact how patients perceive healthcare, especially regarding weight issues.
#chronic-pain
fromNature
7 months ago
Alternative medicine

A drug-free prescription for pain

Non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapies can effectively manage chronic pain with fewer side effects compared to medications.
Patients increasingly prefer to avoid medication due to concerns over side effects.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

What Exactly Is Eczema? Causes of Atopic Dermatitis and Treatment

Eczema can severely impact quality of life, forcing individuals to retire early and altering their everyday activities.
fromNature
7 months ago
Alternative medicine

A drug-free prescription for pain

Non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapies can effectively manage chronic pain with fewer side effects compared to medications.
Patients increasingly prefer to avoid medication due to concerns over side effects.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

What Exactly Is Eczema? Causes of Atopic Dermatitis and Treatment

Eczema can severely impact quality of life, forcing individuals to retire early and altering their everyday activities.
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