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Understanding Invisible Diseases

Autoimmune diseases can be complex and difficult to diagnose, often lacking visible symptoms. Providing insights to this vast and diverse category of diseases is Mary...

A Healthier Year Ahead

Breaking the Burnout Cycle The strain of daily life, a busy work schedule, caring for kids and other surprise stressors can leave us feeling overwhelmed,...

A Serious Wake Up Call

For many Americans, getting a good night’s sleep is nearly impossible due to a chronic sleep-related breathing disorder: sleep apnea. The most common type of...

The Loneliness Epidemic

Loneliness was declared a public health epidemic in 2023 by the U.S. surgeon general and has remained a national health concern. According to the American...

The Science Behind Cravings

Maybe it’s something salty, sweet or spicy, but there are times when we crave certain food flavors. Why? And why is it often an unhealthy...

Medicine’s Next Big Steps

The Brain Alzheimer’s vs. Normal Aging According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it’s estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and...

Dreaming in Data

A good night’s sleep is essential to one’s health, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults don’t...

Know Where to Go

Whether an illness comes on gradually or you’re faced with a sudden medical emergency, knowing when and where to find the right level of care...

Ticking Off The Boxes

Summer draws people outdoors. Hiking, camping and other activities spent in nature means potential exposure to ticks – those creepy parasites that feed on the...

Understanding Aphasia

According to the American Stroke Association (ASA), it’s estimated that more than two million people in the United States have aphasia, a language disorder that...