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Physical Health
Common Food Dye Can Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Study Finds
By María Cristina Lalonde
Frequent consumption of Allura Red AC can harm gut health and promote inflammation.
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Chronic Conditions
How Cystic Fibrosis Affects Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
By Kate Daniel
The genetic condition can impact menstruation, fertility and more.
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Chronic Conditions
Diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis and Finding Care
By Ally Sweeten
Learn how the genetic disease manifests in patients.
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Chronic Conditions
What are the Most Common Symptoms of Lupus?
By Meg Walters
'The great imitator' can be hard to pin down, so look out for these common signs.
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Mental Health
How White Coat Syndrome Affects Your Heart
By Hoang Samuelson
The fear is real, at least for a small percentage of the population.
Two purple lungs are side-by-side against an orange background and one has green mucus in the alveoli.
Chronic Conditions
What Is Cystic Fibrosis and Who Is Affected?
By Ally Sweeten
The genetic condition requires lifelong management and decreases life expectancy.
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Chronic Conditions
Getting to Know Celiac Disease
By Rachel Crowe
Since many sufferers are undiagnosed, it's an important topic for everyone.
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Chronic Conditions
AS and Its Effects on Sexual Function
By James Anderson
Ankylosing spondylitis causes chronic inflammation and pain that can lead to sexual dysfunction.
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Chronic Conditions
Lupus Can Affect Any Part of the Body, Making It Difficult to Diagnose
By Meg Walters
The autoimmune disease affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans, but it is manageable.
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Sex
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder and Your Sexual Health
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
There's no cure for this rare autoimmune disorder, but treatment can inhibit future flare-ups.