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RSV vaccine FAQs
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that affects the lungs and respiratory system. It is so common that many children are infected with the virus before their second birthday. However, RSV doesn't just make children…
It’s time to change your attitude towards the menopause belly
I stand in front of the mirror and squeeze myself into pants that no longer button. I turn to the side and notice soft, soft rolls of fat, a new stomach and thin legs. Who is this person staring at me? I go to the gym at least three times a…
The Disenchanters of Lupdenus
Lupus is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. 9 out of 10 people with lupus are women. Lupus symptoms can change over time and are different for each person. Symptoms could be: Be light or serious be intermittent Lasts for…
The symptoms were there, but the healthcare providers were not
June is National Cancer Survivors Month and Uterine Cancer Awareness Month.When Julie Herbert went to the emergency room in California in November 2024 due to severe vaginal bleeding, cancer was the last thing on her mind. A triage nurse at…
What you should know about liver disease
EnglishMay is Hepatitis Awareness Month.Approximately 4.5 million adults in the United States live with chronic liver disease, and women are more likely to develop it than men.Some people may associate liver disease with alcohol…
Even though I had no symptoms, they detected my lung cancer early enough to treat it
EnglishAs Erica Rimlinger tells itWhen I was 43 years old; had very few risk factors for lung cancer, perhaps none at all. I ran regularly, ate well, and had never smoked a single cigarette in my life. I have never been exposed to…
5 surprising things that can affect blood pressure
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month.The usual suspects—obesity, genetics, stress, salt consumption, tobacco and alcohol consumption—affect your blood pressure. But did you know that there are some things you may not have thought of?…
Minimally invasive procedures for lung cancer
EnglishFinding out you have a disease like lung cancer is scary. Fortunately, there are surgical diagnosis and treatment options that are minimally invasive. This means they require only tiny incisions and have faster recovery times…
Social Anxiety: When avoiding people means more than just being shy
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.For Kristen Rogers, entertainment was a nightmare. A chance encounter with a colleague made her heart pound so hard she thought it would jump out of her chest. Her mind went blank - she stammered and…
Have you ever heard of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)?
What is ATTR-CM? Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis is a disease of the heart muscle. It is caused by a buildup of abnormal proteins (amyloids) in the walls of the heart. ATTR-CM reduces the heart's ability to pump blood properly. This can…
Have you heard of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)?
What is ATTR-CM? ATTR cardiac amyloidosis is a disease of the heart muscle. It is caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins (amyloid) in the walls of the heart.ATTR-CM reduces the heart's ability to pump blood properly. This can lead to…
Lupus triggers
Lupus is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease.9 out of 10 people with lupus are women.Lupus symptoms can change over time and vary from person to person. Symptoms can be:Be light or heavyCome and goLasts for a short or long…
What you need to know about liver disease
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month.Approximately 4.5 million adults in the United States live with chronic liver disease – and women are more likely to develop chronic liver disease than men. Some people may associate liver disease with…
Minimally invasive procedures for lung cancer
Learning that you may have a disease like lung cancer is scary. Fortunately, there are surgical options for diagnosis and treatment that are minimally invasive. This means that only tiny incisions are required and recovery is much quicker…
Cheat Sheet: Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout
May 22nd is National Gout Awareness Day.Pop Quiz: What is gout?Is it …The universal nickname for golden trout fish A trendy lip-plumping serum Weird Al Yankovic's parody of the legendary '80s banger "Shout"A disease caused by high levels of…
The connection with type 2 inflammation
EnglishThe awareness week about type 2 inflammation will take place from May 18th to 22nd, 2026.When your body is faced with illness, injury, or the presence of foreign bodies such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites, inflammation is the…
Although I had no symptoms, I discovered my lung cancer early enough to be able to treat it
As Erica Rimlinger tells itAt age 43, I had very little, if any, risk of developing lung cancer. I ran regularly, ate well and had never smoked a cigarette. Additionally, I have never been exposed to secondhand smoke or dangerous air…
Understanding and controlling eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
What is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?EoE is a chronic, lifelong immune disorder that affects the esophagus.Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that protect the body in response to triggers such as food and environmental allergens.…