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Delirium is a serious health problem that causes confusion and makes people unaware of what’s happening around them. It usually happens quickly and can be triggered by many things, like illness, ...

A new study finds that women with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other autoimmune conditions have twice the risk of dying ...