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Face Mask Pitfalls: Maskne
Maskne is a type of acne that can develop after wearing a face mask. We have some tips on preventing and treating it.
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Preventing damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease before it starts - an important step forward
Scientists are making progress on identifying ways to detect Alzheimer’s before it causes damage, as well as reduce the chances of developing it altogether.
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The risky business of rushing a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to market
To stop the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are being fast-tracked through development. However, this is causing many to worry about the risks of rushing
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COVID-19: Uncovering associated neurological conditions
Investigation of 43 COVID-19 patients who developed neurological conditions enabled a UK multidisciplinary team to better categorize such illnesses.
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Preventing heart disease with gene editing - promising results in monkeys
One day we might be able to protect against coronary artery disease with a one-off gene editing treatment, according to Verve Therapeutics' study results.
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EndeavorRx: An FDA approved video game and digital therapeutic
EndeavorRx is the first video game to be approved by the FDA and falls into a category of products called digital therapeutics. It is used to treat ADHD.
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How does Pick’s disease progress?
Pick's disease tends to progress faster than other types of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
Featured Health Guides
Browse our list of detailed information guides that group together a variety of articles for frequently diagnosed conditions.
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Allergies
Allergies are an overreaction by your immune system to a substance or food that is not considered harmful to most other people. Substances that cause allergies are called allergens or “triggers”.
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Asthma
Asthma is a common inflammatory lung disease which can lead to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
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COVID-19
COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviurus 2) the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. There are 3 main types: gestational, type 1, type 2 plus a stage before called pre-diabetes.