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11 Common Signs of Diabetes

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Identifying early signs of diabetes can help ensure timely diagnosis and effective management. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have unique traits, though they share certain symptoms. Below, we’ll cover signs specific to each type and end with a section...

Identifying early signs of diabetes can help ensure timely diagnosis and effective management. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have unique traits, though they share certain symptoms. Below, we’ll cover signs specific to each type and end with a section on treatment options. With insufficient...
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Ulcerative Colitis Uncovered: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Knowing the signs of UC can help you seek treatment and manage the disease better. To help, there's ENTYVIO (vedolizumab), a medication used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). People with ulcerative colitis often...

Knowing the signs of UC can help you seek treatment and manage the disease better. To help, there's ENTYVIO (vedolizumab), a medication used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). People with ulcerative colitis often feel pain in their stomach...
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Comparing Medicare Plans

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There are different types of Medicare plans to choose from, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Understanding the pros and cons of Medicare plans can help you make an informed decision about your healthcare coverage. Original Medicare consists of...

There are different types of Medicare plans to choose from, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Understanding the pros and cons of Medicare plans can help you make an informed decision about your healthcare coverage. Original Medicare consists of Part A (hospital insurance) and...
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Wet Macular Degeneration: Finding Your Best Treatment

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Wet macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that affects many people, especially older adults. It happens when new blood vessels grow under the retina, which can leak fluid and cause vision loss. One of the main treatments for wet...

Wet macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that affects many people, especially older adults. It happens when new blood vessels grow under the retina, which can leak fluid and cause vision loss. One of the main treatments for wet macular degeneration is anti-VEGF injections....
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Best and Worst Foods for Eyesight

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Nutrition is vital to our overall health, and it is now common knowledge that certain foods promote well-being while others can cause disease and illness. We all try to eat well more often than not, but when it comes to our vision, we must make the best food choices we can. To help, there's also Eylea, a drug used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some foods support the healthy aging of our eyes and are relatively easy to...

Nutrition is vital to our overall health, and it is now common knowledge that certain foods promote well-being while others can cause disease and illness. We all try to eat well more often than not, but when it comes to our vision, we must make...
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What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer

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As the name suggests, prostate cancer impacts the prostate gland and is the second most common form of cancer in men after skin cancer. Roughly 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2023 the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be roughly 288 300 new diagnoses and 34 700 deaths from the disease. While it is the second leading cause of cancer death, with 1 in 41 men dying, earlier screening and better treatment...

As the name suggests, prostate cancer impacts the prostate gland and is the second most common form of cancer in men after skin cancer. Roughly 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2023 the American Cancer Society estimates that there...
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Everything You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects roughly one million Americans, with rates expected to climb to 1.3 million by 2030. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s; approximately 90 000 people are diagnosed yearly. While there currently isn’t a cure for this condition, medications and other interventions can help to manage or slow its progression. This article will outline Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s symptoms to look for, and the current best treatments. As mentioned above,...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects roughly one million Americans, with rates expected to climb to 1.3 million by 2030. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s; approximately 90 000 people are diagnosed yearly. While there currently isn’t a...
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Understanding Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that develops in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. GISTs originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal, which are responsible for regulating the contractions of the digestive system. Although GISTs can occur in any part of the GI tract, they are most commonly found in the stomach or small intestine. In this article, we will explore the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment options for GIST, and discuss dietary recommendations for individuals diagnosed...

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that develops in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. GISTs originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal, which are responsible for regulating the contractions of the digestive system. Although GISTs can occur in any part of the...