In Maudie, Irish-born director Aisling Walsh tells the biographical story of Maud Lewis (1903–1970), a woman debilitated by arthritis but who becomes a beloved Canadian folk artist. Maudie, played by…
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Arthritis is a widespread disease. It affects more than 54 million Americans—one in five adults and 300,000 children—making it the number one cause of disability in the nation. There are…
What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die…
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Maria Semple, Where’d You Go, Bernadette is a story about a once renowned architect whose eccentricities have taken over her…
Did you know that lupus is a debilitating autoimmune disease whose name derives from the Latin word for wolf? The disease got its name when a 13th century physician described…
Many of us have heard the word “lupus” and maybe even know someone who has the disease, but not many understand what lupus is, how it affects people, and whether…
The theme of this year’s Air Quality Awareness Week is Better Air, Better Health! It coincides with World Asthma Day. Asthma is a disease that affects 5 to 10 percent…
The Mayo Clinic answers questions on childhood vaccines, including the benefits of a vaccine over natural immunity, the myth that vaccines cause autism, and the side effects of vaccines. Q:…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is currently in the acceleration phase of the coronavirus pandemic. All 50 states have reported cases of…
With a cure for coronavirus being top of mind these days, World Immunization Week comes at an appropriate time. Human life expectancy has greatly increased over generations due in part…
