A supportive and educational online community exists for people with chronic illnesses. They call themselves "spoonies."

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The spoonie community is made up of people with chronic illnesses.
The spoonie community is made up of people with chronic illnesses.

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The oldest woman alive says she made it to 115 years old — surviving both World Wars and the 1918 flu pandemic — by avoiding 'toxic people'

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The world's oldest person as of January 2023, María Branyas Morera
María Branyas Morera, 115, is the world's oldest person as of January 2023.

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I didn't really understand the healthcare disparities for Black women. Then my cousin died while delivering her daughter.

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April Valentine posing while pregnant.
April Valentine posing while pregnant.

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A man thought his hip hurt because he'd ran a marathon. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

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The man (not pictured) tried many treatments but his pain got worse.

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Walmart will now close most pharmacies at 7 p.m. because it can't find enough staff, while CVS is cutting or shifting hours at most locations

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A pharmacy intern speaks with a customer while both stand at the consultation desk at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart is among the retail chains cutting pharmacy hours due a shortage of pharmacists, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

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A dermatologist says she puts sunscreen on before getting gel nails with a UV lamp — and thinks you should too

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Dr. Melissa Piliang
Dr. Melissa Piliang.

Dr. Melissa Piliang

My 7-month-old baby has had COVID, flu, and RSV. I'm angry, but I also know I did my best.

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The author's kids.
The author's kids.

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A dietitian shares the smoothie-making mistake that causes blood sugar spikes — and 5 healthy recipes to try instead

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Chocolate smoothie
Add nut butter, Greek yogurt, and/or oats to a smoothie to make it more satiating.

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A 24-year-old says she 'ignored' her bloating and stomach pain until it got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors diagnosed her with ovarian cancer.

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Doctors arranged an ultrasound scan for Chloe Etheridge (not pictured), which found two tumors on her ovaries.

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One company requires doctors and nurses to give four-months' notice before quitting — or pay up

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Concentra's employment contract contains several clauses restricting workers' ability to quit their jobs, according to Bloomberg.

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