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Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disease that affects the nervous system and muscles. It usually begins in childhood or adolescence and slowly worsens over time. While there is no cure yet, medical...

Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disease that affects the nervous system and muscles. It usually begins in childhood or adolescence and slowly worsens over time. While there is no cure yet, medical treatments like Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) have brought new hope. These treatments...

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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare condition that causes sudden, sometimes severe swelling in different parts of the body. These episodes can affect the hands, feet, stomach, face or throat. While HAE is not...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare condition that causes sudden, sometimes severe swelling in different parts of the body. These episodes can affect the hands, feet, stomach, face or throat. While HAE is not an allergic reaction, it can still be very painful and,...

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Taming Traction Alopecia: What to Do Before It’s Too Late

Alright, picture this: your hairline, home to those delicate, wispy baby hairs that practically defy gravity. But guess what? It's also the battleground for some of the most intense styling wars waged by women. We're talking gel slicks, braids...

Alright, picture this: your hairline, home to those delicate, wispy baby hairs that practically defy gravity. But guess what? It's also the battleground for some of the most intense styling wars waged by women. We're talking gel slicks, braids pulled tight, flat irons on a mission and brushes working overtime. It's like a styling marathon, but here's the catch—this heavy-duty styling can throw your hairline into the danger zone known as traction alopecia. Traction alopecia likes to play the long game, so catching it in action might take a...

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Your Guide to Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Preventing Heart Attacks

Today, we're going to have a heart-to-heart about, well, your heart. It's that vital organ keeping you going, and we want to ensure it stays that way. Let's dive into the not-so-chit-chatty side of things – the early warning...

Today, we're going to have a heart-to-heart about, well, your heart. It's that vital organ keeping you going, and we want to ensure it stays that way. Let's dive into the not-so-chit-chatty side of things – the early warning signs of a heart attack. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, did you know that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack? Yeah, it's that common. Now, let's talk about what your heart might be trying to tell you. This could be a feeling of...

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What is Advanced Prostate Cancer?

As men age, the odds of dealing with prostate cancer tends to go up. When it comes to dealing with prostate cancer, the approach depends on the stage the cancer has reached. If it's only in your prostate and...

As men age, the odds of dealing with prostate cancer tends to go up. When it comes to dealing with prostate cancer, the approach depends on the stage the cancer has reached. If it's only in your prostate and hasn't spread to other parts of your body, it's called early or localized disease. Things get a bit more complicated when we're talking about locally advanced prostate cancer. That's when it's decided to venture out from the prostate and expand to other parts of the body. And if prostate cancer...