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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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Why Drink Choices Matter with Ulcerative Colitis

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Dietary adjustments play a key role in controlling symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC). Certain drinks can trigger cramping, diarrhea and worsen inner lining irritation. By identifying and avoiding these beverages, you reduce the risk of flare-ups and improve everyday comfort....

Dietary adjustments play a key role in controlling symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC). Certain drinks can trigger cramping, diarrhea and worsen inner lining irritation. By identifying and avoiding these beverages, you reduce the risk of flare-ups and improve everyday comfort. Below is a list of...
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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...