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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 chronic illnesses that occur when cells begin to grow and proliferate abnormally in the body....

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A 2017 study published in the “Journal of Epilepsy Research” found that control groups of Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome patients showed a decrease in epileptic seizures when compared with placebo groups. It's one of several studies that have shown a potential link between cannabidiol (CBD)...

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Joint pain affects millions of people around the world and is associated with a wide range of conditions and ailments. Some of the most common reasons for joint pain are musculoskeletal conditions and inflammatory diseases, yet few studies have addressed these.  Currently, treatment typically consists...

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Hair loss affects everyone in varying degrees with up to 100 strands of loss per day considered normal. Higher amounts of hair loss are not typical and may have hereditary, hormonal, or stress-related causes. Some who experience hair loss try shampoos or creams to stimulate...

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Arthritis is a painful disease that 54 million Americans are living with, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inflammation causes discomfort, decreases range of motion, and stiffens the joints of arthritis sufferers. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis,...

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Gout is a common yet complex form of arthritis. Crystallization of excess uric acid leads to deposits in the joints, which become inflamed, red, and tender. Inflammation and pain are two of the primary symptoms associated with gout, and they are also two problems that...

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Anxiety affects everyone differently. For some, feelings of anxiety occur sporadically in response to stress or trauma, dissipating once the trigger has been resolved. For others, anxiety can become so pervasive it presents itself as a disorder, affecting work, education, relationships, and overall health. It's...

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Recognized as the leading cause of disability worldwide, back pain is a common condition that can cause extreme discomfort – not to mention a few missed days of work or physical activity. Evidence suggests that 50% to 80% of adults will experience at least one...

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Dopamine cells help control movement and also influence mood. Many individuals living with Parkinson's experience tremors, stiffness, or slowness of movement, and they may have depression or anxiety. The symptoms...

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Pain affects more Americans than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined, according to one scholarly survey published in the “Journal of Pain”, about one-third of people who report pain experience their pain as disabling, severely impacting their daily lives. For those living with chronic or...