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Headaches come in dozens of varieties, and, fortunately, most resolve themselves in a few hours with or without an over-the-counter pain remedy. But a recurring headache that causes blurred vision – or even temporary blindness – should not be ignored.

Nutrition plays a big role in our health, with hard evidence that fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein fight a range of diseases. But did you know that making good food choices might also help prevent or slow dementia?

Pregnancy can feel like being a rollercoaster as you experience the highs and lows of physical and emotional changes. The biggest culprit? Fluctuating hormones. And you might be surprised at the long list of ways they can affect you.

Following a cancer diagnosis, you’ll be grappling with all the ways your life will be affected. One of your first questions might be how the cancer and its treatment will impact your ability to work.

The magnificent human nervous system carries electrical signals from the brain to every corner of the body and back, so if something goes wrong, it could happen anywhere on that neural highway. The symptoms of the malfunction vary greatly depending on the locale, and so does the treatment.

Pancreatitis hits most people like a sledgehammer — and without warning. The upper abdominal pain is so intense, you’ll need to go to the emergency room for relief.

When Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul” died earlier this year, musicians, politicians and fans alike mourned. While many had noticed her weight loss in her increasingly rare public appearances, it wasn’t until her death that we learned the cause of her illness: advanced pancreatic cancer.

Think of Vitamin D as the workhorse of the vitamin world, something that has the potential to make every cell in your body function better. Its superpowers include helping to produce hormones, strengthen bones, protect the heart and support the immune system by fighting off bacteria and viruses. Yet nearly 40 percent of Americans are deficient — double that for black- and brown-skinned folks.

For many people, particularly older and heavier adults, the idea of an accidental fall can be terrifying, with the potential for long-term, or even permanent, damage.

More than 550 million views on TikTok can’t be wrong: Cottage cheese is hot. Blended into ice cream or bread dough or straight off the spoon, it’s fun to watch Gen Z discover the creamy goodness your grandmother loved.