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Crohn's disease sufferer is now a champion weightlifter

Crohn’s disease sufferer goes from 4st to 8st in just three months after recovering from burst bowel and is now a champion weightlifter Manny Singh Tura, 27, lost nearly half his bodyweight because of Crohn’s disease He transformed his diet and fitness regime and now has the condition controlled He has set a record for… Read More: Crohn's disease sufferer is now a champion weightlifter »

Wendy Williams Continues to Experience Complications From Graves’ Disease

In 2010, Wendy Williams discussed living with Graves’ disease in an interview with Real Health. Now, it’s been announced that Williams is taking an extended break from The Wendy Williams Show because of complications from the autoimmune disorder, reports PEOPLE. A statement posted on the daytime talk show’s official Instagram page on January 18, “As Wendy… Read More: Wendy Williams Continues to Experience Complications From Graves’ Disease »

Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African-Americans

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and African-Americans are disproportionately affected. Prior studies have investigated how limited access to material resources due to financial hardship may influence health, but the association between the stress caused by financial hardship and coronary heart disease in African-Americans had not previously been… Read More: Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African-Americans »