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Disorder
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‘Rare’ disorder that causes extreme sleepiness may be more common than thought
People with idiopathic hypersomnia feel tired during the day, even though they may sleep considerably more than others. (Image credit: AsiaVision via Getty Images) A sleep disorder that scientists previously believed was rare might be more common than originally thought. The condition is marked by feeling sleepy during the day despite having a good night's
December 13, 2023
Thriving with a rare disorder
At first glance, nobody can tell all the struggles I’ve endured in an era that is all about image. While genetic disorders affect individuals in rare cases, intellectual disabilities, depression and anxiety occur most frequently in men and women. These conditions are only some of the health issues I regularly face. In retrospect, I shouldn’t
May 3, 2023
Eating Disorder Awareness Campaign Gains Momentum in China
Inside a busy cafe in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, a group of customers are gathered around a row of posters hanging on the wall. Each bears the story of an eating disorder survivor.“I hated food and ate only the bare amount needed to sustain myself. My periods stopped, and even jogging was hard
March 21, 2023
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
The Pandemic Changed The Way People DrinkAlcohol consumption was already seeing changes before the pandemic, but lockdowns drove up drinking in the first two years. People drank for various reasons, including uncertainty, loss of connection, fear of death, and political and racial tensions. Many also drank to cope with accumulated pressures that reached an apex
February 24, 2023