The Day I Found Out I Had Breast Cancer
Two small kids, a big family move, and, oh by the way, you have breast cancer. HealthCentral's Sabrina Skiles gets real about the diagnosis she never saw coming.
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Take a deep breath and count to 10. Your skin will thank you.
Let's Talk About Type 2 Diabetes
You’ve got questions! We’ve got answers! We went straight to the experts to get the latest info on one of the most common diseases in the U.S. Here’s what you should know.
Mindfulness and Anxiety: What Research Tells Us
There is a growing interest in mindfulness, but what is it, exactly? And does it help with anxiety? We clarify the research on this popular practice.
Let's Talk About Diabetes
Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this chronic condition, and how to keep living your life, disease be damned.
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Introducing HealthCentral's first dedicated guide to living with multiple sclerosis in your 20s and 30s.
Welcome to Team Psoriasis!
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