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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: What You Should Know About MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS), is a rare autoimmune disease involving the central nervous system, specifically, the brain and spinal cord. According to the Mayo Clinic, in MS, “the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.” The National Multiple Sclerosis …

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The Status of U.S. Women’s Health and Health Care Still Trails Behind Other Developed Nations

A recent report by the Commonwealth Fund, compared the health status, affordability of health plans, and access to health care by women in the United States to those of ten other high-income countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It was reported that U.S. women had “the …

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Love Hurts: Yes, Broken Heart Syndrome is a Real Medical Condition That Affects the Heart in a Physical Way!

The correct medical term for ‘broken heart syndrome’ is takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress-induced cardiomyopathy. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), broken heart syndrome can occur when there is extreme stress and trauma, such as in the loss of a loved one to death or a breakup, or during and after natural or man-made disasters …

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