Read more about the article Yes, your period can trigger an autoimmune flare
For many women with autoimmune conditions, symptoms such as pain, fatigue, rashes and mood shifts often intensify just before or during menstruation. — 123rf

Yes, your period can trigger an autoimmune flare

For many women with autoimmune conditions, symptom flare-ups are a common monthly pattern. Joint pain, fatigue, skin changes and a general feeling of unwellness can peak on the day before…

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Read more about the article Taking a functional approach to managing epilepsy
Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which causes seizures. — 123rf

Taking a functional approach to managing epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world, affecting over 50 million people worldwide. In Malaysia, the lifetime prevalence is 7.8 per 1,000. While this diagnosis is…

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Read more about the article I’m postmenopausal so why is my urine test positive?
Beta hCG is associated with pregnancy and low elevations are common for women who have undergone menopause. — Wikimedia Commons

I’m postmenopausal so why is my urine test positive?

Elevated beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in postmenopausal women is an important finding, which frequently brings diagnostic uncertainty. Whereas beta hCG has been historically associated with pregnancy, relatively low elevations…

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