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Chronic fatigue syndrome: Symptoms and treatments 07/18/2022 07:40am • In our busy lives there's little room for extreme exhaustion; however, for those diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome that is their daily reality. Chronic fatigue syndrome, also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a little understood and complicated illness. Its hallmark symptom i How to Master Needed College Writing Skills 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Everyone is a writer, according to the National Council of Teachers of English. And that's a good thing, given that being able to write is a vital skill across many professions. "There's really no escaping writing," says Allison Kranek, manager of the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing at What Is TFMR? Termination of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Sometimes, something goes wrong during a pregnancy that leads to the difficult decision of whether to continue or terminate the pregnancy. While it's not considered a clinical term, the phrase "termination for medical reasons" is sometimes used to describe these types of abortions. "We care for indi What Causes Skin Tags and How to Remove Them 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Most adults have had a skin tag at one time or another, and they're typically nothing to worry about. "Skin tags are small, benign growths of skin," says Dr. Susan Massick, a board-certified dermatologist with the Ohio State University department of dermatology in Columbus. These soft growths can va Snail Mucin for Skin Care: Products and Uses 07/17/2022 08:00pm • If you've seen the TikTok videos, or the many other social media posts, proclaiming the benefits of snail mucin and wondered, "what the heck is that?" you're certainly not alone. "Snail mucin is exactly what it sounds like. It's mucin, a stress-induced secretion, from a snail," says Rachel Roff, a l What to Do When Your Doctor Leaves Your Health Plan 07/17/2022 08:00pm • When you have a good relationship with your doctor, it's almost like magic -- especially if you've ever had a doctor you've disliked. After all, a good doctor-patient relationship can do wonders for the quality of your health care. You're more likely to be open and candid, and the doctor is more lik Studying the effects of long COVID 07/17/2022 09:27am • Since contracting COVID-19 back in January 2021, Ken Todd has never made a full recovery, making him one of the millions who suffer from "long COVID." "In everyday conversation people say, 'Hey, how are you?' Or in emails, 'Hi, hope all is well.' And those conversations and those questions ar How the Supreme Court recalibrated the abortion debate in just 3 words 07/17/2022 03:05am • It's not just that US Supreme Court majorities upheld Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban and overturned Roe v. Wade. The opinion also skewed the crux of the conversation going forward -- with just three words. "Unborn human being" is the term Associate Justice Samuel Alito adopted from the Missis Changes at Arlington jail following inmate's death 07/15/2022 09:34pm • Some changes have been made at the Arlington County, Virginia, jail, following the death of an inmate. The jail has hired a quality assurance manager, updated its health check protocols and is securing a medical tracking device. In a document obtained by ARLNow, it shows that medical staff are At least 105 monkeypox cases have been detected in DC 07/15/2022 02:24pm • An outbreak of monkeypox in D.C. has the health department contact tracing to help control the number of people who are exposed. According to Patrick Ashley, Senior Deputy Director at DC Health's Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration, there have been 105 confirmed cases of the diseas Data Doctors: Tips for using Windows screen capture 07/15/2022 09:53am • Q: I have a dual display setup and pressing the print screen button grabs everything on both screens. Isn’t there an option for grabbing just what’s on one screen? A: Capturing something on your screen has a variety of uses but it’s especially useful when you want someone’s help with an e What Is a Good MCAT Score? 07/14/2022 08:00pm • The Medical College Admission Test, commonly known as the MCAT, is notoriously difficult. It lasts seven and a half hours, includes questions on multiple scientific disciplines and requires prospective medical school students to solve complex word problems. But while the MCAT requires many hours of 4 Growth Stocks, 4 Value Stocks to Buy Now 07/13/2022 08:00pm • Growth vs. value investing is the dilemma of 2022.It's hard to make sense of all the headlines that are assailing investors in 2022. Is the negativity overdone, with the impacts of inflation and rising rates already baked into stocks? Or is this just the beginning phases of a long-term downturn that Colleagues rally to help family of Holy Cross Health doctor fighting stage 4 cancer 07/12/2022 10:00pm • Colleagues of a Holy Cross Health doctor who has just received an unexpected diagnosis of stage 4 cancer are rallying to help her and her family with a GoFundMe page. Dr. Bonnie Yen, 39, is an emergency room physician at Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, Maryland. She has a squamous cell type o 8 Ways to Achieve a Happy Retirement 07/12/2022 08:00pm • When you shift into the retirement stage of life, you have many opportunities to set your own path. There are a variety of strategies you can use to set up a happy retirement. While health conditions and living situations can change, there are ways to make the most of your retirement at every step.