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Knowing the Signs of Cervical Cancer and What Comes Next After a Diagnosis

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Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. While it is one of the most preventable cancers, it can still be life-changing when diagnosed. Thankfully, new treatment options...

Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. While it is one of the most preventable cancers, it can still be life-changing when diagnosed. Thankfully, new treatment options like Tivdak, a targeted treatment...
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Breast Cancer Facts Every Woman Should Know

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Many people are confused or overwhelmed by the information surrounding breast cancer. Understanding the basics can make a real difference in early detection, treatment and peace of mind. This guide focuses on what every woman needs to know about breast...

Many people are confused or overwhelmed by the information surrounding breast cancer. Understanding the basics can make a real difference in early detection, treatment and peace of mind. This guide focuses on what every woman needs to know about breast cancer, using clear, practical language...
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Overlooked Warning Signs of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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In its early stages, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often produces subtle or overlooked symptoms. As a result, many people are diagnosed only after the disease has progressed. Understanding the warning signs of non-small cell lung cancer can make a...

In its early stages, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often produces subtle or overlooked symptoms. As a result, many people are diagnosed only after the disease has progressed. Understanding the warning signs of non-small cell lung cancer can make a big difference, because early detection...
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Spotting the Hidden Signs of Myeloma

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Myeloma (also called multiple myeloma) is a type of blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a kind of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections. When plasma cells become abnormal, they grow too quickly and crowd out...

Myeloma (also called multiple myeloma) is a type of blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a kind of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections. When plasma cells become abnormal, they grow too quickly and crowd out healthy blood cells. Over time,...
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Mental Health Conditions in Men

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Although the prevalence of mental health conditions in men is lower than in women, around six million men are affected by depression in the USA every year. (1) However, the number of men who take their own lives yearly is four times higher than women. (2) Social norms around gender teach young men that they should be emotionally strong and that showing vulnerability is a sign of weakness. As a result, men tend to mask mental health problems, refusing to...

Although the prevalence of mental health conditions in men is lower than in women, around six million men are affected by depression in the USA every year. (1) However, the number of men who take their own lives yearly is four times higher than women....
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How School Affects Mental Health

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Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are increasingly diagnosed in school-age children, with symptoms readily experienced by young adults in college. In 2022, 15.08% of children aged 12 to 17 reported suffering at least one major depressive episode in the previous year, an increase of 306,000 from the year before. This article will help you understand how school affects mental health, spot symptoms of poor mental health in your children, understand which treatment options are available, and...

Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are increasingly diagnosed in school-age children, with symptoms readily experienced by young adults in college. In 2022, 15.08% of children aged 12 to 17 reported suffering at least one major depressive episode in the previous year,...
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Depression Counseling: How to Find a Counselor

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Depression is a mental health condition that affected 8.4% of the adult U.S. population in 2020 (approximately 21 million people) and 17% of 12 to 17-year-olds (around 4.1 million adolescents). A major depressive episode is characterized as a period of at least two weeks where somebody has experienced low mood, problems with sleep, eating, energy, and self-worth, and, in extreme circumstances, thoughts of self-harm and suicide.Counseling for depression is a therapy that helps patients identify, address and manage negative thought...

Depression is a mental health condition that affected 8.4% of the adult U.S. population in 2020 (approximately 21 million people) and 17% of 12 to 17-year-olds (around 4.1 million adolescents). A major depressive episode is characterized as a period of at least two weeks where...