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How to Treat Eczema from the Inside Out

AMMD

Have you or someone you know suffered from relentless, itchy dry skin? Skin that’s so irritating it’s hard not to scratch until it bleeds? You might have tried all the creams and topical ointments available. Yet nothing offers you relief. You’re not alone — an estimated 30 million people in the U.S. experience eczema with little relief from conventional eczema treatment. (1) When I had my practice, I frequently saw patients with eczema and other skin issues.

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Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?

NPR Health

March 20 is International Happiness Day a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.

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Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

AMMD

If you’re struggling with thyroid issues, you’ve probably tried everything. You’ve taken the medications, made the lifestyle changes, and even tweaked your diet. But have you ever considered the powerful connection between gluten and thyroid health? In my New York Times bestseller, The Autoimmune Solution , I dive deep into the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity.

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Why don't we remember being babies? Brain scans reveal new clues

NPR Health

Why can't we remember when we were babies? Scientists who scanned infants' brains found that they do make memories. The findings suggest these memories may still exist, but are inaccessible to us.

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What Is Endocrinology? A Guide to Hormone Health from Connecticut Specialists

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Hormones are chemicals that control a wide variety of functions in your body. Everything from your metabolism to your mood to your sleep is affected by hormones. You may have a hormone health problem if you have too much or too little of a certain hormone, or if your body does not respond to hormones properly. Endocrinology focuses on diagnosing and treating these issues.

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The Global Measles Laboratory is 'under severe threat of collapse' as U.S. pulls funding

NPR Health

That's the perspective of a World Health Organization official after the Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network, which detects and controls measles, lost its sole funder.

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Preparing for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Evaluation: What to Expect and How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment

Vida Family Medicine

If you are a woman in your late 30’s or 40’s and have been feeling a bit “off” lately - there is a high chance you are wondering whether perimenopause may be responsible for your symptoms. Maybe there are changes in your periods, or suddenly you are feeling very warm, or your mood seems to be on an unpredictable roller coaster. Seeking a comprehensive evaluation with a physician that specializes in perimenopause and menopause can provide valuable insights and support, but can be an intimidating

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Hastening Death by Stopping Eating and Drinking: Hope Wechkin, Thaddeus Pope, & Josh Briscoe

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Eric and Alex have featured discussions about complex bioethical concepts around caring for people at the end of life, including voluntarily stopping eating and drinking ( VSED ), and multiple episodes about the ethical issues surrounding medical aid in dying ( MAID ). Recently, discussion has emerged about how these issues intertwine in caring for patients with advancing dementia who have stated that they would not want to continue living in that condition: for th

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From TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid

NPR Health

Dr. Oz lacks policy experience but has TV show chops. Tom Scully, who led Medicare & Medicaid for President George W. Bush, argues that Oz is well-suited to be a spokesman for Trump's health care agenda.

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