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Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Articles by Christopher Smith

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5 Warning Signs Your Body is Trying to Tell You About Your Health

General symptoms may be the first sign of serious illness or a chronic condition.
Jane Fonda
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Jane Fonda Reveals Struggle With Bulimia: Here Are the Signs

Fonda overcame a decades-long eating disorder. Here’s what you need to know.
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Shania Twain Airlifted to Hospital With COVID-19 Pneumonia: Here Are the Signs

Twain’s condition quickly took a turn for the worse, requiring evacuation to a hospital.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Has Multiple Sclerosis—Here Are the Symptoms
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler Has Multiple Sclerosis—Here Are the Symptoms

The “Sopranos” star reveals how her condition affects her life and motherhood.
Signs You May Have a Spinal Injury as Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour
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Signs You May Have a Spinal Injury as Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour

Osbourne posts to Instagram that neck and back injuries led him to the decision.
Senior female gynecologist checking woman with blood pressure gauge in hospital.
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Doctors Say These Are the Signs of Hypertension, Including High Blood Pressure

Taking care of your high blood pressure could prevent illness … and maybe extend your life.
Doctors Say These Are the Signs of Leg Vein Disease
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Doctors Say These Are the Signs of Leg Vein Disease

Pay attention to the symptoms of vein disease, which gets worse if you ignore it.
woman having heart attack
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Cardiovascular Deaths Saw Steep Rise in U.S.—Here are the Symptoms

The mortality rate was especially high for Asian, Black and Latino people.
middle-aged blonde woman looking in mirror at wrinkles
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5 Health Problems That Usually Strike When You're Over 50, According to Experts

The ailments are common to many ages but increase at midlife.
Nutritionist inspecting a woman's waist using a measuring tape to prescribe a weight loss diet
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Obesity Plagued Muhammad Ali's Daughter—These Are the Signs

Ali dropped more than 100 pounds and encourages others to seek help.
Signs Your Prescription Drugs May Be Making You Sick, Including Headache
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Signs Your Prescription Drugs May Be Making You Sick, Including Headache

It’s not just prescription drug abuse; your regular meds may be a problem.
Ashton Kutcher Reveals Vasculitis Diagnosis—Here Are the Signs
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Ashton Kutcher Reveals Vasculitis Diagnosis—Here Are the Signs

The actor was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease but is doing OK.
Woman recovering from an illness in bed at home.
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Signs You're Too Sick to Work, Experts Say

Many workers head to the workplace when ill, but that could make others sick.
Al Roker Had "Scary" Blood Clots—Here's How to Spot One
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Al Roker Had "Scary" Blood Clots—Here's How to Spot One

Roker was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. What you need to know.
Comforting Senior Husband Suffering With Dementia
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How to Spot Dementia 9 Years Before it Happens, Says New Research

Here’s how to spot the early signs, which can lead to earlier intervention.
woman taking blood pressure
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7 Signs of High Blood Pressure Most People Miss, Experts Say

You may be one of millions with the condition and not even know it. What to look for.
5 Unusual Symptoms Often Misdiagnosed in ERs, New Study Finds
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5 Unusual Symptoms Often Misdiagnosed in ERs, New Study Finds

A British girl whose limbs were amputated won a $48 million settlement after a misdiagnosis.
Newly Discovered Disease VEXAS Syndrome Affects up to 15,500 Americans—Here are the Symptoms
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Newly Discovered Disease VEXAS Syndrome Affects up to 15,500 Americans—Here are the Symptoms

Here are symptoms of the new genetic illness that was discovered only in 2020.
LeeAnn Rimes Admits She Has Psoriasis: Here Are the Signs and Symptoms
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LeeAnn Rimes Admits She Has Psoriasis: Here Are the Signs and Symptoms

The “Blue” singer bared all to show the reality of the inflammatory condition.
Female laboratory assistant analyzing a blood sample at hospital.
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Weedkiller Chemical and Cancer: Study Finds a Link Between the Two

The study adds to cancer concerns about the widespread use of the herbicide glyphosate.
Doctor or teacher points of ballpoint pen on ovaries on anatomical model of internal female sex organs
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Chris Evert Now Cancer-Free, With "a 90% Chance It Will Never Come Back"—Here are the Signs to Watch For

Evert underwent genetic testing and surgery after her sister died of ovarian cancer.
Doctor with glucometer and insulin pen device talking to male patient at medical office in hospital.
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Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Diabetes Medications; Merck Promises Fix

The company says it found the source of the contamination. What you need to know.
Abbott Elementary Star Has Crohn's Disease: Know the Symptoms
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Abbott Elementary Star Has Crohn's Disease: Know the Symptoms

The inflammatory bowel disease can go unnoticed or result in serious symptoms.
Anita Pointer Died After "Heroic Battle With Cancer "— Here are the Symptoms
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Anita Pointer Died After "Heroic Battle With Cancer "— Here are the Symptoms

These general symptoms may be signs you have cancer.
Lung and Colorectal Cancer Now Cause the Most Deaths. Here's What to Watch For
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Lung and Colorectal Cancer Now Cause the Most Deaths. Here's What to Watch For

The American Cancer Society issued cancer projections for 2023.
Jeff Beck Died of Bacterial Meningitis—Here are the Symptoms
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Jeff Beck Died of Bacterial Meningitis—Here are the Symptoms

Beck died of an illness that is sometimes difficult to diagnose.
Jill Biden Had Skin Cancer Lesions Removed. How to Tell if You Have Any
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Jill Biden Had Skin Cancer Lesions Removed. How to Tell if You Have Any

The first lady is doing well. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer.
Depressed woman suffering from headache, lying in bed
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5 Common Causes of Sudden Death and How to Protect Yourself

Dropping dead of hidden health conditions is rare but not unheard of.
Heart Failure Claimed Sidney Poitier and Nichelle Nichols. Here are the Key Symptoms
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Heart Failure Claimed Sidney Poitier and Nichelle Nichols. Here are the Key Symptoms

Heart failure can be chronic or acute and lead to death if left untreated.
Pancreatic Cancer Is Often Diagnosed at a Late Stage: Know the Signs and Symptoms
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Pancreatic Cancer Is Often Diagnosed at a Late Stage: Know the Signs and Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. But screening tests exist.
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