Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Taming the Emotions That Come With Hepatitis C

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The emotions that accompany a hepatitis C diagnosis can be overwhelming. We sort them out and tell you how to deal with them.



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Monday, 5 December 2022

Handling the Stigma

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Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder.



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Severe Seizures Are Rising, Especially Among Minorities

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New research finds more Americans face prolonged, life-threatening seizures known as status epilepticus, and Black people are nearly twice as likely to experience these seizures as white people.



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Beyond Babies, RSV Infections Put Older People at Risk, Too

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Diagnosis in both the young and old can be challenging because RSV symptoms often overlap those of the flu, COVID-19, the common cold and other illnesses. Clues that point to RSV include wheezing – a high-pitched breathing sound – and using stomach and other muscles to help with breathing.



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Add Joy, Not Pounds, With Holiday Spirits

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If you're trying not to gain weight during the holiday season, use these tips to keep your food plan on track -- especially if you drink alcohol.



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