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Disease and Medical Conditions

I Was Relieved To Be Diagnosed With A Chronic Illness. Here's Why.

I have consistently felt overlooked or placated by doctors when expressing pain or other symptoms.
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A Heart Attack Gender Gap Means Women Are Dying 'Needlessly'

The idea that heart attacks only affect men impacts the treatment women receive, a charity has warned.
By PA