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Diabetes & Endocrinology
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: The Strange-Sounding Condition You Can Have Without Realizing It
An endocrinologist shares five surprising facts about this autoimmune condition, which can strike at any age, but is most often found in your 40s, 50s or 60s.
Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers: Why You Should Never Ignore Them
It’s easy to get a blister or callus on your feet, but sores can develop into serious wounds if you have diabetes. Here’s what you need to know about prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
Can Long-Term Stress Make You Gain Weight? Study Finds a Link
You probably know how stress can affect your mood and often your eating choices — comfort food, anyone? — but can long-term stress actually make us gain weight? A recent study says it may be so.
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