Living with Chronic Diseases
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What is IBS?
Do you find yourself experiencing major abdominal pain after each meal? Do you alternate between going to the bathroom too …
Why is the Body Attacking Itself?
The body’s immune system is a network of tissues and organs working together to fight off foreign agents from entering …
See That You Don’t Have CKD
You don’t need both kidneys to live, but you should still take care of them. Kidneys are an essential part …
PCOS it’s Good to Know
What is PCOS? PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a common chronic disease that unfortunately impacts roughly 6-12% of US …
Liver Awareness Month
October is liver awareness month. Our liver serves the function of breaking down, balancing, and creating nutrients making them easier …
The Most Underrepresented Chronic Disease: Migraines
Have you ever experienced a throbbing sensation across your temples from studying too much? Or from being out in the …
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Welcome back to a new quarter Anteaters! We are so happy to see everyone back on campus and to meet …
The Unseen Chronic Illness: Allergies
Most people think of severe chronic illnesses when they hear “chronic diseases”—such as heart disease, arthritis, cancer— but allergies are …
Life Without Stress: How This Negatively Affects Your Health
Cortisol is one of many hormones released when the body is under stress, and producing too much of it causes …
Brittle Bones! Watch out for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to be weak and brittle. With brittle bones, even a small fall may result in a bone …
Watch Your Posture! Learn more about Scoliosis
As children, we learn that the foundation of being healthy is sitting up straight. However, due to the sedentary nature …
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?
When it comes to chronic diseases, people often think of the World Health Organization’s definition of the major types, which …
What is Hypothyroidism?
Before we understand what hypothyroidism is, we must first understand the anatomy of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a …
What is Chronic Pain?
What is pain? Pain is what occurs when receptor nerve cells send messages along nerve pathways to the spinal cord …
What is Pancreatitis?
Think about eating your favorite sugary treat, like a scoop of ice cream or a doughnut. How does your body …
What is Heart Disease?
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies every …
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