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Candid Candidate
Ralph Nader (I)
Occupation: Consumer advocate, attorney, author
Birth Date: Feb. 27, 1934
Spouse: Not married
Children: None
WebMD asked the all presidential candidates eight questions about how health affects them, from guilty pleasures to defining moments. While Ralph Nader has not yet responded to those questions, here are some health issues he or his family has faced.
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In 1986, Nader suffered from Bell’s palsy, causing paralysis on the left side of his face. The condition lasted for months.
He smoked in college and at law school, but quit cold turkey.
His family has a history of cancer. His brother, Shafeek, died of prostate cancer in 1986. That helped him decide to adopt a mostly vegetarian diet.
Information compiled by Michele Foust, WebMD Medical News.
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
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