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Senator Susan Collins discloses benign essential tremor, a condition she's had for decades

Senator Susan Collins has publicly disclosed a benign essential tremor, a condition she has lived with for decades throughout her nearly thirty-year career in the Senate. She stated that the tremor, which causes trembling in her hands, head, and voice, does not impede her ability to work. This disclosure comes amid increased scrutiny of candidates' ages and health in high-profile elections. AI

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Senator Susan Collins discloses benign essential tremor, a condition she's had for decades

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, The Associated Press ·

    73-year-old Susan Collins has been a senator for decades. She only just disclosed a benign essential tremor

    “The tremor is occasionally inconvenient, and sometimes the subject of cruel comments online, but it does not hinder my ability to work."