Bell’s Palsy- The Paralyzed Face
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Bell’s Palsy- The Paralyzed Face

Jenny was a young, ambitious woman who had just landed her dream job as a marketing manager. She was...
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Causes and Treatments
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Causes and Treatments

Sarah is a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 10. She has always been dil...
Stroke and your Diet
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Stroke and your Diet

Imagine waking up one day and finding yourself unable to move your arm or leg. Or being unable to sp...
Chronic Pain Syndromes
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Chronic Pain Syndromes

Imagine waking up every morning with a nagging pain in your back or a burning sensation in your feet...
Neck pain: When you should be concerned
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Neck pain: When you should be concerned

“John, you have been complaining about this neck pain for months,” Phillip noted. “I think it's abou...
Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid function
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Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid function

“I have not been doing so well, Joe,” Tinuke said. “I have been feeling really tired lately, feeling...
The Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism): All You Need to Know
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The Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism): All You Need to Know

“Mrs. Benjamin has just been admitted to the hospital,” the nurse said, speaking to Mr. Benjamin. Mr...
Thyroid Gland Disorders
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Thyroid Gland Disorders

The thyroid is a small gland that produces an essential hormone called thyroid hormone. What happens...
Why do I have Blood in my Urine?
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Why do I have Blood in my Urine?

Frank’s yelling woke us up. He was obviously alarmed to see his urine turn red with streaks of blood...
COPD and Heart Failure
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COPD and Heart Failure

“Justin has been admitted into the intensive care unit of the hospital, the doctor said he was havin...
Health Problems of Passive Smoking
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Health Problems of Passive Smoking

Kofi’s mother is concerned that her son may not survive his next asthma attack. “My son is barely t...
Health Problems of IV Drug Abuse
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Health Problems of IV Drug Abuse

“She’s dead,” the doctor said, and his words felt like a dagger to Chloe’s heart. Earlier that day...