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Nanomedicine May Be the Future of Cancer Treatment
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In 2018, more than 1.7 million people received a cancer diagnosis, and about 600,000 of them are expected to succumb to their disease despite treatment. As new advanced treatments are developed, however, the number of people who die from cancer is expected to decline just as it has over the past few decades. An innovative treatment involving nanomedicine may soon be one of the reasons why more and... 1/4/2021 6:00:00 AM
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Breast Cancer in Men: What You Need to Know
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We never think of breast cancer as a disease that affects men; however, because men have breast tissue, they too can develop breast cancer, even though it's relatively rare. Male patients make up about 1 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S. While that may sound like an insignificant amount, it actually represents over 2,000 expected new cases of male breast cancer yearly. Additionally, breast... 12/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How long will it take for surgical incisions to heal?
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There are many people who assume that plastic surgery is not a "real surgery" and therefore does not involve wounds. However, the reality is that like all other procedures, plastic surgery is a major operation. It involves the making of incisions on your body, which results in wounds.One of the common questions I get to hear from patients is how long will it take for surgical wounds to heal after the... 12/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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That Cozy Fire Could Be Hurting You
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Not much compares to the warmth and glow of a crackling fire on a cold winter day. It can change the room’s whole feel, offering an escape from the elements and a place for couples or a family to huddle close through a long winter night. As inviting and cozy as that fire might be though, it could also be the source of multiple health problems. Here’s what everyone with a fireplace needs to know. Fireplaces... 12/21/2020 7:56:03 PM
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How to Choose Healthy Options When Everyone Else is Eating Junk Food
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When everyone around you eats sweets and treats and takes the holidays as an excuse to indulge for the entire month of December, it suddenly gets really hard to make good choices. The house that used to have nothing too tempting is suddenly bursting with candy, cookies from grandma, and leftovers from rich indulgent meals. Ugh. What's a person who is trying to stay the course on a healthy lifestyle... 12/21/2020 7:36:34 PM
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How to Avoid a Nasty Stomach Bug Over the Holidays
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It’s that time of year when "the stomach bug" runs rampant through families across the country. The dreaded stomach bug or what some call the flu is not technically the flu or even a bug at all. It’s most often a form of norovirus that targets the gastrointestinal tract. With diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes even severe versions of these, "the stomach bug" can quickly ruin holiday plans. Here is how... 12/21/2020 5:09:05 PM
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Why Avoiding Holiday Music May be Good for You
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We’re shopping for Halloween candy when we hear an unseasonably familiar tune. Hark, can it be true?“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” blares the loudspeaker above the Halloween costumes and autumn-scented candles. The holiday music season has begun. Is it Grinch-like or Scrooge-ish to want to escape Christmas music? Not according to some experts, who say we might actually benefit by avoiding... 12/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How to Properly Heat Leftovers
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Whether it's restaurant leftovers or holiday feast leftovers, or just the desire to overcook a meal so you have less to cook the next day, a surprising number of us eat leftovers multiple times per week. But improperly cooked leftovers can be a serious source of illness. So let’s take a look at the best ways to prepare leftover foods safely so we can enjoy them again. And while we're at it, we'll cover... 12/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Why Vinegar is a Healthy and Safe Alternative to Other Household Cleaners
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A clean house is important for good health, but depending on the cleaners we use, and the people we live with, we might be at risk of triggering reactions based on our choices. Some people are sensitive or have allergic reactions to both chemicals and the scents often included in cleaners. To mitigate these challenges and take good care of both the house and our health, there’s a safer cleaning alternative... 12/17/2020 6:06:09 PM
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How to Ease Anxiety About Your Health During the Pandemic
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The pandemic has the world turned upside down and there doesn't appear to be a clear end in sight. But whether it's the possible outcome of catching COVID-19 or how to navigate health challenges when the system is so overwhelmed, the one thing that many many of us have in common right now is concern about our health. These concerns can cause rising stress levels and further isolate us in a time of... 12/7/2020 7:17:30 PM
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