Colon cancer has been on the rise in the US, especially among young adults. In 2021, for instance, it is estimated that about 149,500 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In older adults, the disease is associated with smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. However, the causes of this cancer among young adults are still unknown. If colorectal cancer is diagnosed early, it is treatable with radiation, surgery, and drug treatments.
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If your doctor is worried that you may have some plaque in your arteries or another heart condition developing, they are likely to send you for stress testing. And unless there is some reason why you cannot exercise, this stress test is likely to take place with you either running on a treadmill or pedaling and exercise bike. Stress tests give doctors a lot of insight, but they can be a little, well, stress-inducing for the participant.
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If you are pregnant and starting to make a birth plan, one thing that may have been suggested to you is working with a doula. Also known as birth coaches or birth guides, doulas can be incredibly helpful when you're navigating the twists and turns of labor and delivery. However, there are a few misconceptions about doulas that you deserve to have cleared up before you decide whether to work with one.
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Springtime is a season that most people enjoy. It comes with sunshine, green grass, and blooming flowers. However, it can cause sneezing, moist eyes, or even troubles while breathing to some people. These symptoms might be triggered by allergies. In addition, allergies can be caused by almost anything, including dust, peanuts, or bee stings. Most people in the world's population suffer from allergies, and the number rises day by day. Do you wonder how food like peanuts can initiate allergies?
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Varicose veins are an unfortunate-looking physical feature that many men and women suffer from, particularly as they get older. While part of this is just natural aging, it can be exacerbated by several things that you do in your day-to-day life. With millions of American's currently suffering from some degree of varicose veins, there has been more and more research done into the phenomenon and now medical science has a pretty good understanding of the condition and how to treat it.
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