The Latest from Giddy

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Chronic Conditions
Arthritis Facts and Falsehoods
By Kate Daniel
There are dozens of forms of this condition, each with distinct characteristics. Find out more.
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Chronic Conditions
Celiac Disease Is Surrounded by Uncertainty and Debunked Myths
By Rachel Crowe
What's the actual science and what's just something someone heard once?
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Physical Health
The Causes and Stages of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By Reniel Anca
We don't know why or how IBD develops, and there's no cure. Find out what we do know.
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Chronic Conditions
Ulcerative Colitis Is a Punch in the Gut
By Grace Gallagher
This chronic autoimmune disease is fairly rare but can be very painful.
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Chronic Conditions
Detecting Chronic Kidney Disease Before It's Too Late
By Akhila Menon
You might not even know you've got CKD, because there may be no symptoms in the early stages.
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Physical Health
A New Vibrating Pill Treats Chronic Constipation
By María Cristina Lalonde
Vibrant is a drug-free, electronic device that helps with infrequent bowel movements.
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Sex
The Need for Touch: Sexual Intimacy When Living With Parkinson's
By Sarah Kilgallon
Engaging in simple, intimate activities improves life for people dealing with this disease.
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Chronic Conditions
You Need to Be Aware of the Causes and Risk Factors of Diabetes
By David Hopper
There are key differences between types 1 and 2 of this life-changing, chronic health condition.
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PCOS
What Is PCOS and How Can It Be Connected to Lupus?
By Helen Massy
Learn the links between this reproductive condition and autoimmune diseases.
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Chronic Conditions
The Widespread Pain of Fibromyalgia
By Rachel Crowe
First identified 100 years ago, the condition is still controversial and often misdiagnosed.