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Susan Collins discloses 'essential tremor' after social media scrutiny

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Collins says she's had the condition for decades and during her entire time in the U.S. Senate going back to 1997.

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  1. New York Post

    Maine Sen. Susan Collins reveals ‘essential tremor’ diagnosis: ‘It’s had absolutely no impact’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Susan Collins, 73, Maine’s GOP senator, revealed she has a benign essential tremor that she has lived with for decades, saying it has had no impact on her job, ahead of her re-election campaign.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Senator Susan Collins says she’s long had a benign tremor. Here’s what to know about the condition. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Collins said that, while the tremor is “occasionally inconvenient,” it does not interfere with her ability to do her job.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had a condition called an essential tremor

  4. Washington Examiner

    Susan Collins reveals essential tremor, says it has 'no impact' on job (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The five-term senator has been the target of online speculation about her health after multiple videos have shown her shaking.

  5. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Susan Collins discloses 'essential tremor' after social media scrutiny (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Collins says she's had the condition for decades and during her entire time in the U.S. Senate going back to 1997.

  6. Portland Press Herald

    Susan Collins discloses medical condition (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Maine's 5-term senator says she has had a benign essential tremor throughout her career in the Senate and that it does not impact her work.

  7. Bangor Daily News

    Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The 73-year-old, five-term Republican senator revealed the condition in an interview with Newscenter Maine and said she has had it for decades.

  8. The Guardian

    Susan Collins reveals medical condition but says her job as senator is unaffected (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Republican senator for Maine, facing tough re-election battle, says she has had benign essential tremor for decades

  9. Boston

    Susan Collins says she has long had a benign tremor (opens Boston)

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    Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, disclosed in an interview published Wednesday that she had long had what she called a benign essential tremor.

  10. NBC News

    Sen. Susan Collins reveals ‘benign’ tremor, says it hasn’t affected her job or how she feels (opens NBC News)

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    The 73-year-old Republican from Maine has served in the Senate since 1997 and is seeking a sixth term in November. She said her condition is “extremely common.”

  11. Latin Times

    What Is Benign Essential Tremor? The Condition Behind Susan Collins' Tremors (opens Latin Times)

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    Sen. Susan Collins is publicly addressing a medical condition she says she has lived with for nearly her entire Senate career after visible shaking in recent videos drew attention during one of the

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