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Do you know, Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death? What Is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is the cancer of the large intestine, final part of the digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Some of these polyps can develop into…

Did you know? COPD affects approximately 30 million individuals in the U.S., and more than half of them experience COPD symptoms, but they don’t recognize them. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that leads to obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms Of COPD The symptoms of COPD often don’t appear…

Pneumonia is most common during cold and flu season. It is a respiratory infection that can inflame one or both of your lungs. It occurs due to a bacteria or virus attack. It’s highly contagious and can be transmitted via sneezing, coughing, and the inhalation of germs. It makes breathing difficult and, in some circumstances,…

Blood pressure medications are the most common drugs taken by people. Moreover, approx. one-quarter of the people who take medication to lower their blood pressure stop taking the medication within six months and approx. one-half stop taking them within a year. Why Are Blood Pressure Medicines So Important? Keeping your blood pressure normal will help…

Omega 3 fatty acids are EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). They are usually found in a fish and often known as “fish oil.” Apart from these two, ALA (Alpha-linolenic acid) is another omega-3 fatty acid, but it is found in soy, walnuts, flaxseed and canola oil. 3 Benefits Of Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids…

Did You Know? Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH) is considered as the 3rd most prevalent type of headache. About one in 50 people have chronic headaches. Half of the people experience headaches due to overuse of medicines they took to treat their headache.  This type of headache is called “medication overuse” headache (MOH), also known as…

You might be surprised after seeing a pill in your stool. Believe it or not, there are some medications that may look like that they haven’t been digested properly. These types of medicines are called “ghost tablets.” These pills look similar to a pill you’ve taken, or might be like a small soft mass. Don’t…

Ebola is a fatal condition in humans and nonhuman primates. It’s a hemorrhagic fever, caused due to virus of the Filoviridae family.  The five known Ebola virus species are: Sudan virus (Sudan ebolavirus) Ebola virus (Zaire ebolavirus) Bundibugyo virus (Bundibugyo ebolavirus) Taï Forest virus (Taï Forest ebolavirus, formerly Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus) Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus),…

Eating healthy food is very important for everyone. But there are some foods that are very good, especially for issues that affect women, such as pregnancy, brittle bones, breast cancer, and more. These “super foods” are rich in nutrients (often more than one!) that will help to protect your body and keep it working well,…

Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common, especially – if you have been standing or walking a lot. If your feet and ankles stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms, this could signal a serious health problem. Here are some of the reasons that can result in swollen feet and ankles are: 1. Edema…