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The Subtle Symptoms of GIST You Shouldn’t Ignore

Aisha Patel | Nov 28, 2025
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare cancers that form in the digestive tract, most often in the stomach or small intestine. They begin in special cells called interstitial cells of Cajal, which help control...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare cancers that form in the digestive tract, most often in the stomach or small intestine. They begin in special cells called interstitial cells of Cajal, which help control the movement of food through the gut. Because GISTs can...

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8 Foods to Avoid if You Have High Cholesterol

Aisha Patel | Nov 11, 2025
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When cholesterol levels climb above healthy ranges, the risk of clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes increases dramatically. While genetics and exercise habits play a role, dietary choices are one of the most powerful...

When cholesterol levels climb above healthy ranges, the risk of clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes increases dramatically. While genetics and exercise habits play a role, dietary choices are one of the most powerful levers you can pull to manage your blood lipids. Eliminating...

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10 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer

Danielle Kemp | Nov 11, 2025
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Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men, especially those over the age of 50. The prostate is a small gland that sits just below the bladder and in front...

Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men, especially those over the age of 50. The prostate is a small gland that sits just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Its main job is to produce some...

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Living with Asthma: 10 Triggers to Keep in Check

MaryAnn DePietro | Oct 18, 2024
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The article below covers 10 asthma triggers and how you can reduce exposure or avoid them. Asthma triggers may irritate the airways of someone with asthma, causing a physiological response that leads to swelling of the airways. Asthma triggers...

The article below covers 10 asthma triggers and how you can reduce exposure or avoid them. Asthma triggers may irritate the airways of someone with asthma, causing a physiological response that leads to swelling of the airways. Asthma triggers include the following: Pollen is a microscopic egg-shaped grain produced by flowering plants. It may be carried by the wind and can lead to common...

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Everything You Need to Know About Immune Thrombocytopenia

Caitlin Iles | Apr 21, 2024
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Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), which was formerly known as Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, is a rare blood disease that impacts roughly 9.5 people out of every 100,000 in the United States. There is both an acute and chronic form of this...

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), which was formerly known as Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, is a rare blood disease that impacts roughly 9.5 people out of every 100,000 in the United States. There is both an acute and chronic form of this condition, with acute ITP being more common in children under 10 and the chronic condition more common in adults over 60. Over the years there...

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Can Falling Asleep After Eating Be a Sign of Diabetes?

Caitlin Iles | Feb 12, 2024
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with rates climbing steadily every year. Left unchecked, it can have devastating long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are diet and lifestyle interventions that can...

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with rates climbing steadily every year. Left unchecked, it can have devastating long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are diet and lifestyle interventions that can help keep your blood sugar stable and possibly prevent the progression of this disease. If you find yourself wondering, “Is falling asleep after eating a...

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Diet Considerations Post-Heart Attack or Stent

MaryAnn DePietro | Feb 5, 2024
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A heart attack involves decreased blood flow to the heart. It can occur due to clogged arteries and coronary artery disease. In some cases, someone may need an angioplasty and/or stent to keep the arteries open. After either a...

A heart attack involves decreased blood flow to the heart. It can occur due to clogged arteries and coronary artery disease. In some cases, someone may need an angioplasty and/or stent to keep the arteries open. After either a heart attack or a stent, it is helpful to make any needed lifestyle changes to stay healthy and reduce the risk of further heart problems....