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When you’re dealing with colon cancer, what you eat and drink can affect how you feel day to day—especially during treatment. There isn’t one “perfect” menu for everyone, but there are...

When you’re dealing with colon cancer, what you eat and drink can affect how you feel day to day—especially during treatment. There isn’t one “perfect” menu for everyone, but there are common items that can worsen symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, nausea,...

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Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because early symptoms are easy to miss. Understanding what every woman...

A male cancer patient

Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed...

Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed diagnosis is common, often because symptoms are ignored or misunderstood....

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Not Just Mood Swings: Unexpected Ways Menopause Can Show Up

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Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, when your ovaries stop producing eggs and your hormone levels drop. While you’re likely familiar with common symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night...

Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, when your ovaries stop producing eggs and your hormone levels drop. While you’re likely familiar with common symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and mood swings, you might not be familiar with some of the unusual symptoms of menopause. This condition causes your lips, tongue,...

different types of alopecia

Not All Hair Loss Is the Same: Breaking Down Types of Alopecia

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Alopecia is the general term for hair loss on any part of your body. Alopecia affects people of all ages, genders and ethnicities and has various causes and symptoms. Alopecia is classified depending on the pattern, extent and mechanism...

Alopecia is the general term for hair loss on any part of your body. Alopecia affects people of all ages, genders and ethnicities and has various causes and symptoms. Alopecia is classified depending on the pattern, extent and mechanism of hair loss. There are numerous types of alopecia, with some of the most common types being alopecia areata, including patchy alopecia, alopecia totalis and...

self care for migraines

9 Self-care Tips for Migraine Relief

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Migraines affect men, women and children. Migraine headaches can become debilitating. According to the American Migraine Foundation, in the United States, migraines impact about 37 million people. Headaches that occur with migraines can be intense. Some people feel a...

Migraines affect men, women and children. Migraine headaches can become debilitating. According to the American Migraine Foundation, in the United States, migraines impact about 37 million people. Headaches that occur with migraines can be intense. Some people feel a migraine on one side of the head. However, symptoms of migraine attacks may include more than a headache. Associated symptoms of a migraine include: For...

foods to avoid for heart health

7 of the Worst Foods for Heart Health

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With heart disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women, we can all do better when it comes to taking care of one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. And this all starts...

With heart disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women, we can all do better when it comes to taking care of one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. And this all starts with what we eat. Many experts claim that our diet is the foundation of our health and well-being. This comes as no surprise since what...