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What is seasonal affective disorder?

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin
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ADHD drugs’ impact on brain health, quality of life: What we know

by Maria Cohut, Ph.D. Around 25% of adults in the United States suspect they may have undiagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas
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Are You at Risk for Kidney Damage?

How Diabetes Affects More Than Just Blood Glucose According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1
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Mindfulness may be as effective as antidepressant for anxiety symptoms

By Katharine Lang Treatments for anxiety, ranging from psychological interventions to antidepressants, can be very effective for some people. Experts
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Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Jessica Freeborn Back pain is a common experience that can be chronic and lead to challenges in living everyday life.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month is about more than pink ribbons. While some feel inspired, many people living with breast cancer feel like
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Weight-loss surgery may preserve kidney health more effectively than GLP-1 drugs

In a new study, people with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were less likely to see their kidney disease
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Common antibiotics may increase IBD risk by damaging key gut layer

Corrie Pelc As of 2019, about 4.9 million people globally were living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There is currently
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Congenital Syphilis on the Rise

Testing and treatment key to turning the tide The Texas Department of State Health Services is putting a statewide focus
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