Whether it's crutches or a wheelchair, when we think about people with disabilities, we presume there will be a visible indication of their illness. However, millions of people around the world are living with chronic health issues that no one can see. Continue reading →

The blockbuster pharmaceutical deal has had its share of detractors. In June, AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) made a bid to purchase Allergan (NYSE:AGN) in a cash and stock transaction valued at $63 billion Continue reading →

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Well each pick out our own favorite wine and jump on FaceTime at 7 oclock, she said. But staying home and practicing social distancing may take a greater toll on young adults as they face additional mental health challenges, especially if they live alone or struggle with anxiety or depression, said Benjamin F Continue reading →

VANCOUVER, Wash. Grocery stores like Chuck's Produce in Vancouver are seeing more customers than normal. "The easiest words are absolutely crazy, just for the simple fact that all of a sudden this kind of just snuck up on us and nobody was really prepared." Shawn Jarrett is the store manager for the company's Hazel Dell location. Continue reading →

As the virus named SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread to more countries, healthcare experts are issuing new strategies to contain the disease it causes, COVID-19. For young, healthy people, these measures look very similar to everyday preventive actions that help fight the spread of respiratory diseases, like avoiding touching your face, maintaining a distance from those who are sick, and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue before throwing it away. For people whose systems are immunocompromised, those measures will be slightly different. Continue reading →

As governments and public health officials continue to ramp up measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage people to stay home and practice social distancing, those who are at a high risk of experiencing complications from the virus are begging others to listen. The virus currently wreaking havoc around the world is one that typically results in a minor illness in young people with strong immune systems, but it can lead to something far more serious or even death in those who are immunocompromised or elderly. In light of this, many Toronto residents who are immunocompromised have taken to social media to share their stories and ask that everyoneeven young people with healthy immune systemsthink of the most vulnerable among us and stay at home as much as possible Continue reading →

Dan and Maddie Milner, from Bristol, said four-year-old Amelia's condition rapidly deteriorated after she took the drug at the weekend. Continue reading →