A President's Health

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All the President's Secrets: John F. Kennedy and Addison's disease
It is no secret that America, like so many other countries and cultures, has long been obsessed with vitality and youth...

The drama behind President Kennedy's 1960 election win
It was 56 years ago today that John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States in a bitter contest against the incumbent Vice President, Richard Nixon. It was one of the closest elections in American history, and some people still doubt its outcome...

Addison's Disease
Addison's disease is a rare but serious adrenal gland disorder in which the body can't produce enough of two critical hormones, cortisol and aldosterone. Patients with Addison's will need hormone replacement therapy for life...

Adrenal Glands
Adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions...