What is rheumatoid arthritis?

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. The immune system normally serves to protect our bodies from attacking invaders (like bacteria and viruses) by attacking them.

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“Chronic Lyme Disease”: A controversial diagnosis

“Chronic Lyme Disease”: A controversial diagnosis

Yolanda Foster, former model and reality star on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been publicly battling Lyme disease. She was first diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 which she seemed to have under control given her healthy-looking appearance on the show. 

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What is Asthma?

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects more than 25 million people in the United States.  Asthma interferes with breathing by inflaming, thereby narrowing the airways.

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7 Signs of Stroke

7 Signs of Stroke

On average a person dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Here are 7 of the most important signs of a stroke.

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Top 10 Symptoms of Dementia

Top 10 Symptoms of Dementia

"I'm losing my mind." "I can't remember anything!" We all tend to forget things from time to time. But it's important to understand the signs and symptoms of dementia, since as we get older, we're more at risk. 

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