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illness, childhood, cancer

Childhood illness that could help you fight cancer

Common childhood infections once considered mere inconveniences may provide unexpected long-term benefits. Emerging research suggests certain illnesses experienced during childhood could play a role in

age-related hearing loss, ear, health

How earwax color reveals your health

It’s one of those bodily substances most of us prefer not to think about. Earwax, that sticky, sometimes smelly stuff you clean out of your

endometriosis

Foods that fight endometriosis symptoms naturally

Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women worldwide, causing debilitating pain when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. While medical treatments remain

Food allergies

Your guide to identifying food allergies in children

When a child experiences adverse reactions after eating certain foods, determining whether these symptoms stem from true allergies requires careful investigation. Food allergies affect approximately

bug, bite, rash

Why you feel itchy with no visible rash

It starts with a slight tingle. Then a prickle. Soon you’re frantically scratching, but when you look down at your skin, there’s… nothing there. No

Tracey Young shares her maternal health testimony

During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), stories that highlight both challenges and strength of Black mothers are being uplifted. Chicago-area pastor Tracey Young’s journey

psoriatic arthritis

Understanding the complexities of psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis represents one of the more challenging inflammatory conditions in rheumatology, affecting approximately 20% of individuals with psoriasis while sometimes developing independently of skin

Shawntà Hooks builds a sanctuary in stillness

Shawntà Hooks is a mindfulness practitioner and wellness curator dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with themselves through intentional rest and reflection. With a passion for