Pulmonary embolism is a serious, potentially life-threatening medical emergency in which a blood clot blocks an artery that brings blood to one or both lungs. Since blood flow to the…
Joel Carson
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A Migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing pain mostly at the front or side of the head; it may also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or an increased…
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong condition that affects numerous joints in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis usually begins with attacking smaller joints in the feet and hands. Over 90% of people…
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It seems harder and harder these days to turn on the news or scroll through headlines without seeing the words “health,” “diabetes,” or “obesity” jumping out at you. The obesity…
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If you have never had a mammogram, then there are possibly just 2 things that you know about a breast cancer screening exam. Firstly, there is someone who is going…
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There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and…
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Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tears. Your tears are a complex mixture of water, fatty oils, and mucus. This mixture helps make the surface of your…
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The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of…
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Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms…
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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the blood caused by the uncontrolled production of abnormal plasma cells. The prognosis for patients with multiple myeloma depends on how early the disease…
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In most comedy movies, diarrhea is at the butt of many jokes — a bad pun to say the least! Diarrhea can be cause for a good laugh, but wait…
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Should you join the gym? Will you use it? Or will you waste your money trying to convince yourself that you will use it? The thing is that you need…
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The human body is fashioned in the best possible way and your immune system is one of the best examples of nature’s ways to help you maintain your health. You…
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Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, the healthcare team will determine staging to communicate how far the disease has progressed.…
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When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their…
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The treatment for acid reflux will depend on what the cause was for each individual. There are a wide range of treatment options that can be used. These options will…
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We all know someone who has suffered, or still is suffering from depression. While many underestimate the power of this disease, those who have seen it affect someone they care…
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Thyroid cancer comes in four forms: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. These begin as a small lump (or nodule) on the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls the…
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Despite the fact that diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is very prevalent, there are many myths and misconceptions about the condition. So here are 4 myths about diabetes that we…
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Lymphoma is a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, which is the part of the body that works to fight off diseases. This system includes the lymph nodes, the…
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Walking is among the easiest and most helpful exercise you can engage in to lose weight, relieve stress and stay fit. Taking a brisk walk or run in the morning…
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Acid reflux is a condition when some of the strong acids from the stomach and other stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus via the LES, lower esophageal sphincter. The…
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Wisdom teeth can cause serious pain if they’re not allowed to develop normally. In some cases, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to fully emerge,…
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Psoriatic arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. For most individuals, psoriatic arthritis appears years after psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis come and go, but it is a…