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Allison DeMajistre
Allison DeMajistre, BSN, RN, CCRN is a freelance medical writer for The Epoch Times. She is a registered nurse who previously worked in critical care. She specializes in cardiology-related topics.
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August 19, 2024
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Vitamins & Supplements
March 9, 2024
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Vitamins & Supplements
March 2, 2024
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February 24, 2024
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February 17, 2024
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July 23, 2023
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May 22, 2023
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Health and Wellness
May 8, 2023
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Most people think of a fungal infection as something like a yeast infection or athlete’s foot—they’re itchy and ...
Health & Safety
May 2, 2023
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Heart Health
April 8, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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