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2 months ago | 
health.com | Anisa Arsenault
Design by Health Imagine skin wounds painful enough to make sitting down difficult and leaky enough that you need to apply bandages every time you leave the house. That's the reality for Imani Futrell, who lives with a severe case of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This chronic, inflammatory skin condition causes skin lesions ranging from hard bumps to pus-filled abscesses. "The pain feels like a constant stinging in my armpits, groin area, and buttocks region.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
msn.com | Anisa Arsenault
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
Key TakeawaysAnthony Fauci, MD, is recovering from West Nile virus after a hospital stay. Older adults, like Fauci, are at a higher risk of severe illness, with some cases leading to serious neurological conditions. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for West Nile virus. Anthony Fauci, MD, former chief medical advisor to President Biden, is recovering from West Nile virus after being hospitalized with the disease for six days.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
If you haven’t pooped today and you’re struggling to go, you might think you're constipated. But just because you can’t poop doesn’t necessarily mean you’re constipated. Uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and straining to pass a stool may or may not be associated with constipation. When it comes to number two, the magic number is three: If you’re going three or more times per week, you're technically not constipated. Still, there’s plenty of nuance surrounding healthy bowel movements.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
Sexual Health Reproductive Health Issues A missed period may or may not mean you’re pregnant. Since a vague answer is probably not helpful, a pregnancy test and a doctor’s visit are your two best first steps for clarity. However, this quiz can help you identify other factors that could be impacting your menstrual cycle so you know what to ask about during an appointment.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
Your blood pressure can tell you about your heart disease risk. If it’s too high, you might be at risk for a heart attack or stroke. If it’s too low, you can experience issues ranging from dizziness to organ damage. We won’t give it all away, though. Test your blood pressure knowledge with this 10-question quiz. About This Quiz This quiz will not tell you your blood pressure. You need a device to do that. You can purchase blood pressure monitors to take readings at home.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
Kate Middleton announced she has cancer but declined to say what kind. In a video, Kate said she's in the early stages of "preventative chemotherapy," which experts say is not an official health term, but may refer to adjuvant therapy. At 42, Kate joins the ranks of adults under 50 who are experiencing an increase in cancer diagnoses. Kate Middleton has cancer. The Princess of Wales, 42, put rumors of her whereabouts and her condition to rest in a video on Friday.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Anisa Arsenault |Daphne Lee
In last night’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden made two major promises when it comes to health care. Expanding on his administration’s Medicare cost reductions, he announced plans to further lower healthcare costs for more Americans. He also vowed to restore reproductive freedom and addressed the Supreme Court justices directly about their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. What exactly do Biden's promises entail? We outlined his plans in the context of the healthcare landscape today.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Anisa Arsenault
In last night’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden made two major promises when it comes to health care. Expanding on his administration’s Medicare cost reductions, he announced plans to further lower healthcare costs for more Americans. He also vowed to restore reproductive freedom and addressed the Supreme Court justices directly about their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. What exactly do Biden's promises entail? We outlined his plans in the context of the healthcare landscape today.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
bkchatter.com | Anisa Arsenault
By Anisa ArsenaultStudio 54 was the place to be in 1977 but what was it like once you got inside? Imagine seeing the biggest artists and celebrities in one spot. At Studio 54, you could see Bianca Jagger riding in on a white horse, Andy Warhol and Brooke Shields conversing, and Diana Ross serenading club owners. Even Michael Jackson partied with the crowd. Even today, the name Studio 54 needs no introduction. The founders Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager reinvented the nightclub scene.
