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A Perfect Guide to Make a Leo Man Miss You (With Infographic)
A thought entered your mind for a brief moment of time. How can I make my Leo boyfriend miss me? You have probably found out that when he is away from you he doesn’t really care much about you. He is not an obsessive lover despite his amiable behavior. He blows hot and cold...
Jill Rhodes: 11 Interesting Facts about Sean Hannity Wife
Jill Rhodes is the wife of the famed American journalist Sean Hannity. Both have recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary so we decided to have a look at their life...'It all started one sunny day in June 1991 when Rhodes caught my eye' said Sean on the eve of their 24th wedding anniversary.Â
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Genetic Testing for Cancer: What to Know
Share on PinterestCancer is a condition where some of the body’s cells grow and divide in a way that can be difficult to manage. Typically, the growth and division of cells is tightly managed and there are many genes that regulate these processes.When certain genetic changes occur within cells, the way that they grow...
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7 Tips for Bathroom Anxiety When You’re Living with Crohn’s Disease
Share on PinterestNothing can ruin a day at the movies or trip to the mall faster than a Crohn’s disease flare-up. When diarrhea, abdominal pain, and gas strike, they don’t wait. You’ll need to drop everything and find a bathroom.If you’re someone who’s living with Crohn’s disease, the thought of having diarrhea in a...
Medications for People with Ulcerative Colitis
OverviewUlcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mainly affects the large intestine, in particular the colon. UC may be caused by an abnormal response from your body’s immune system.While there’s no known cure for , several types of medication can be used to help manage your symptoms.Symptoms of UC...
9 Things You May Not Have Heard from Your Doctor About Breast Cancer
It can be difficult for others to understand what you’re feeling without going through it themselves.
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When it comes to , your medical team can provide you with a wealth of expert medical advice.
But when it comes to the actual experience — how to manage the and long-term insight on your options —...
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Breast Cancer Prognosis: Survival Rates by Stage, Age, and Race
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting women and is also now the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Globally, about new cases were reported in 2020, accounting for 11.7 percent of new cancer diagnoses worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).The ACS predicts that in the United States...
7 Ways to Help Yourself During a Flare-Up of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Share on Pinterest and are the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These lifelong conditions involve inflammation of the digestive system. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine, while Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive system, from mouth to anus. These conditions can be managed but not cured. For...
Ask the Expert: A Sit Down with a Gastro
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Is it possible to be misdiagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC)? How will I know if it’s a misdiagnosis or that I need a different treatment? People often confuse UC with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s is also a common inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A few of the symptoms are similar, such as remissions and...
What Tests Are Used to Diagnose IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.The two types of are:Ulcerative colitis (UC): affects the large intestine and rectumCrohn’s disease: can affect any part of the GI tractThe symptoms of IBD are also signs of other common conditions. This...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) vs. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
When it comes to the world of gastrointestinal diseases, you may hear a lot of acronyms, such as IBD and IBS. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a broad term that refers to chronic swelling (inflammation) of the intestines. Inflammatory bowel disease is often confused with the noninflammatory condition irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Although the...
