How Weather Exacerbates Autoimmune Disorders
Heat and cold can trigger symptoms of conditions including Lupus, MS and Sjögren's syndrome.
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Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Harper's Bazaar online, where she writes about entertainment, celebrity news, beauty and fashion. She recaps Riverdale and American Horror Story, and has also written for Marie Claire, Elle, Bustle, Cosmopolitan and The Independent.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: What Should People With Underlying Conditions Do to Stay Safe?
People over 65 years old, as well as those with compromised immune systems or various underlying illnesses, including diabetes and lung disease, are at a greater risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
Voices
5 Women Who Don’t Have Hysteria
Too many women have sought out care only to have their pain diminished and their mental health questioned.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: How Do Doctors Feel About At-Home Medical Tests?
If you can prick your finger, you can test yourself for STDs, allergies and other conditions. But is it a good idea? 5 doctors weigh in.
Voices
Fighting to Be Heard When You Have a Chronic Illness
For people diagnosed with a chronic condition, additional health issues too often remain poorly managed or ignored altogether.
Scopes
Dealing With Anxiety When You Already Have a Chronic Illness
On the challenges of managing dueling diagnoses.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: What Are Doctors Like as Patients?
5 healthcare providers on spending time in the paper gown.
Voices
My Multiple Sclerosis Workout Diary
One woman bounces through the nerve pain and fatigue caused by her chronic illness.