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Your Kidneys … and What It Means When Things Go Wrong

You may not give much thought to your kidneys, but these two fist-sized, filtering organs play an important role in
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HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

Summary State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently preparing
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The ADHD-Anger Connection

Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in
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Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability

A persistent state of anger or annoyance coupled with frequent and intense temper outbursts in children and adolescents often signals
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What is dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a chronic condition that begins in childhood that causes difficulties with
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What is Anemia

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result,
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World Bipolar Day: Understanding and Addressing Bipolar Disorder

On March 30th each year, the world comes together to commemorate World Bipolar Day, coinciding with the birthday of the
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Healthy Mujeres program providing services to underserved Valley women since 2017

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 27, 2024 – More than 1,600 women in the Rio Grande Valley received
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Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized primarily by symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and
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Juice vs. Smoothie: Which One Is Healthier?

Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Smoothies are generally thick drinks made from a blend of whole foods while juicing usually extracts the
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