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I gave up my successful career and moved to Texas to care for my grandmother with dementia. It was the only option for us.
At 45 Veronica Shanklin left her marketing career and moved back home. She took care of her grandmo…
Jane Ridley
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Walgreens' biggest healthcare bet is floundering as it shutters 160 primary-care clinics
Walgreens said it's exiting 160 VillageMD primary-care clinics, up from the previously planned 60.
Shelby Livingston
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Pelosi hops on the Biden blame game and says there should've been an open primary
In an interview with the New York Times, Rep. Nancy Pelosi said Biden's actions made it "almost imp…
Alice Tecotzky
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At age 22 I weighed 412 pounds. I had weight loss surgery and have lost 150 pounds so far.
Ese Milan was shocked when a doctor told her she weighed over 400 pounds at age 22. She started wor…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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I had to advocate for myself to get answers when I felt off. At 45, I've learned to listen to my body.
I was having abnormal periods but my hormone levels were fine even in my mid-40s. I had an uterine …
Kimberly Witt
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Most people don't really care about COVID anymore. That's good — and bad.
Even amid a summer spike in COVID cases, the general public's attitude toward the virus is more rel…
Erin Snodgrass
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Young men are getting testosterone boosts to feel stronger, sharper, and anxiety-free
A booming industry of men's health clinics offers men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s testosterone thera…
Andréa Becker
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I was 21 when I had my first colonoscopy. It was a wake-up call that I needed to change my lifestyle.
Gabriella Parker had a colonoscopy at 21 despite the recommended age being 45. She made some radica…
Cailey Griffin
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My husband is the primary breadwinner, and I stay home with the kids. But our marriage is not 'traditional.'
My husband is the primary breadwinner in my marriage and I stay home with the kids. But our relatio…
Amber Adrian
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Medical schools and legislation aim to address a worsening doctor shortage that's already hitting rural communities
Physician shortages are affecting rural communities. Medical schools and lawmakers could curb the e…
Heather Lindsey
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A 101-year-old former doctor who worked until he was 85 shared his 3 longevity secrets — including eating sardines
William is 101 years old and walks and lifts weights daily. His doctor said he hopes to live a long…
Serafina Kenny
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A 37-year-old nurse got unusually short of breath on a hike. She had stage 4 lung cancer.
Lung cancer is rare in people under 45, but rates are rising in non-smokers, particularly women. Ti…
Serafina Kenny
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The Arizona primary where the MAGA movement is devouring itself
Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh, fighting for a deep-red House seat in Arizona, are testing the bound…
Bryan Metzger
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I left my $90K job to take care of my mom full-time. Now I make less than minimum wage.
Alma Valencia, a primary carer for her mom, left full-time work to become a state-paid carer, highl…
Jane Ridley
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News outlets reported Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer with alternative therapies. Doctors say that's misleading and potentially dangerous.
Media outlets reported that Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer using alternative therapist. Doctors…
Kim Schewitz
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3 supplements a doctor takes for energy and to help him recover when he's sick
A doctor takes supplements to help him cut down on coffee and recover faster when he's sick.
Serafina Kenny
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I'm allergic to the sun. It keeps me and my son inside a lot.
I was diagnosed with a sun allergy after I had to go to the ER in June with my throat closing. I ha…
Elisa Rowe
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A mother and daughter were estranged for 4 years. Now they're on good terms, and less codependent.
Lindsey Glass went no-contact with her mother for 4 years. After reconciling, they co-authored a bo…
Julia Pugachevsky
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I'm a 53-year-old medical student pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor. I'm more financially and mentally stable than ever before.
Jennifer Reinmuth-Birch used game show prize money to go back to school. A decade later, she's fina…
Tess Martinelli
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I felt isolated in shame after learning I had diabetes. Doing my insulin shots in public helped me accept it.
I felt ashamed when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Doing insulin shots in public helped me a…