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Getty Image At the age of 96, music trailblazer Tony Bennett has died. After news of his passing was announced, fans of the entertainer and fellow musicians influenced by him took to social media to mourn the beloved star. Although Bennett’s official cause of death is unknown at this time, after years of battling Alzheimer’s …
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July 6, 2023 – The FDA today approved a new therapy for early Alzheimer’s disease that appears to modestly slow the progression of the disease that affects more than 6.5 million Americans. The drug, Leqembi, targets amyloid plaques in patients’ brains, a key feature of the disease. Study data shows it may slow Alzheimer’s …
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A new fear has been unlocked for TikTok users—getting hand, foot, and mouth disease from visiting thrift stores. In a video with over 5.7 million views as of Saturday, TikTok user Sarah (@sarah_smitherz) alleges that she got the disease from browsing bins at a local Goodwill. “Everyone always says, ‘Go to the Goodwill bins, you’ll …
June 14, 2023 – Doctors often note that patients with dry eye disease (DED) report low moods. Now, new research shows that the connection between dry eye disease and depression may actually be quite common. It’s estimated that 5% to 50% of people globally have DED; more than 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with …
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The spread of Beech Leaf Disease over the past decade
Nationalism is the kind of disease that will make you fall in love even with the negative aspects of your nation. You will start worshiping your country. Our Pakistani nation badly needs to understand that our Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his Companions conquered the world by not sticking to Arab nationalism and culture but …
By Randy Longman, MD, as told to Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN I’ve been working with patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease, for about 15 years now. Treating patients with chronic illnesses like Crohn’s disease can be challenging, but it’s also very rewarding. As their doctor, I have a unique opportunity to …
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“We know that a rare disease diagnosis is a race against the clock.” – Patient advocate Kasey Woleben of McKinney, TX Will Woleben was hitting all his developmental milestones as he entered the toddler years. He was walking, active, social, and curious, says mom Kasey Woleben of McKinney, TX. Then around age 2 – for …
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May 16, 2023 – TikTok can be entertaining, controversial, educational, or all three at once – depending on your point of view about the social media platform. For some of Generation Z, it also serves as search engine and a major source of news and health information. Fun, sure, but factual? How does TikTok stack …
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May 16, 2023 – TikTok can be entertaining, controversial, educational, or all three at once – depending on your point of view about the social media platform. For some of Generation Z, it also serves as search engine and a major source of news and health information. Fun, sure, but factual? How does TikTok stack …
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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that marijuana may have a similar impact, after finding …
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A popular TikToker is going viral for calling out a waitress who couldn’t be bothered to remember the potentially life-threatening difference between a gluten and dairy intolerance. In the video, Rebecca (@rrogersworld), who has more than 2.5 million TikTok followers, recaps a frustrating experience that happened during a restaurant date with friends. “Usually, when it …
