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Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

Amy Bies was recovering in the hospital from injuries inflicted during a car accident in May 2007 when routine laboratory tests showed that her blood glucose and cholesterol were both dangerously high ...

Luxe quartz countertops have surged in popularity in recent years, with an 800% rise in imports to the US alone, thanks to their durability, heat resistance and smooth, natural look. But that beauty ...

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Neurologic diseases and disorders are now the leading cause of disability nationwide, affecting half the US population. A systematic analysis showed that 1 in 2 people, ie, nearly half the US ...

Fatigue, joint pain, rashes, brain fog or tingling in the hands and feet can seem like normal signs of aging—but they may also point to an autoimmune disease. These potentially disabling and often ...

A gene therapy injected into patients’ brains slowed progression of the disease by 75 percent, preliminary findings reported. By Dana G. Smith Preliminary results from a small clinical trial to treat ...

A study is asking the Centers for Disease Control to declare Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, an endemic after cases have been reported in eight different states. Since 2013, ...

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and autoimmune conditions appear to have a two-way connection. Living with one may increase your risk of developing the other. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 causes of death ...

Chagas disease, aka “kissing bug” disease is now endemic in the US. The disease has been detected as far north as Pennsylvania. Chagas disease can be deadly if it’s left untreated. A deadly “kissing ...