A 12-year-old girl with asthma has suffered a collapsed lung and spent 4 days in an induced coma. Combined with reports of a vaping ban, the safety of vaping is under scrutiny. Vaping, often advertised as a less harmful alternative to traditional smoking, has become extremely popular in recent years. E-cigarettes and vape pens offer […]
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Can SAD lamps boost your mood? SAD Lamps and Seasonal Depression As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many people find themselves struggling with seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This common condition can have a significant impact on your mood and overall well-being. Symptoms include: Persistent low […]
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Understanding IUD Removal Are you considering IUD removal or have experienced challenges with it? Navigating healthcare procedures can be daunting, especially when it comes to something as personal as contraception. We aim to shed light on IUD removal to help you have a more comfortable and informed experience. What is an IUD? An Intrauterine Device […]
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Taking Isotretinoin (Roaccutane/Accutane) can work wonders for treating severe acne but it also comes with challenges, especially for your skin. Here we’ll explore some expert skincare tips to keep your skin healthy while taking Accutane. Skincare Tips While Taking Accutane Hydration: Accutane can significantly reduce the oil production in your skin, which may lead to […]
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Selena Marie Gomez is an American singer, actress, producer, and businesswoman. She first revealed her Lupus diagnosis in an interview with Billboard in 2015 while explaining why she took an extended break from Hollywood, I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy. That’s what my break was really about. I could’ve had a […]
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Ronald Reagan, his eyesight and contact lenses Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. He was so nearsighted that – as a college football player, his vision was limited to the square yard of turf occupied by the opposing […]
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Donald Trump – 45th president of the United States (2017 -2021) – has rosacea, a reddening skin condition that he takes antibiotics to combat. Makeup artists have also speculated that Trump’s facial colouring suggests he uses self-tanner or a tanning bed – partly to make him look younger and partly to cover up the […]
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, later the 32nd president of the United States (1933 -1945), began experiencing symptoms of a paralytic illness in 1921 when he was 39 years old. His main symptoms were fever; symmetric, ascending paralysis; facial paralysis; bowel and bladder dysfunction; numbness and hyperaesthesia; and a descending pattern of recovery. Rare photograph of […]
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John F Kennedy (JFK)’s complex medical and surgical history The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy (JFK), had a complex medical and surgical history that is now thought to be an autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 with Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism. He also had gastrointestinal symptoms from adolescence, which now fit well […]
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Lyndon Johnson and his kidney stone Lyndon Baines Johnson – often referred to by his initials ‘LBJ’ – was the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He previously served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 under President John F. Kennedy, and was sworn in shortly after Kennedy’s assassination. […]
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