6 Things a Gastroenterologist Is Begging You Not To Do for the Sake of Your Poops (and Overall Health)

The term “gut health” has become almost synonymous with health and wellness.  It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking about what keeps them regular, the best probiotics for your gut microbiome, and even the consistency of their number twos. As with any snowballing trend, there are a lot of different opinions, advice, misinformation,…

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Why You Don’t Have to Stress About Your Upcoming Colonoscopy

  A colonoscopy examines your large intestine, including your rectum and colon. It’s a routine procedure, but if you’re stressed at the thought of your upcoming appointment, you’re not alone. Your colonoscopy probably won’t be as bad as you think, and here’s why. Colonoscopies are minimal risk Colonoscopies are diagnostic tests used to examine your rectum and…

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Massive rise in cancer related treatment in South Africa – these are the most common types among men and women

  Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or one in six deaths in 2018. Cancer also kills more people worldwide than HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And in South Africa, the country’s largest medical aid provider, Discovery, said that in 2018, its Discovery…

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Patient education: Surgical procedures for breast cancer — Mastectomy and breast-conserving therapy (Beyond the Basics)

  BREAST CANCER OVERVIEW Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the United States. Finding and treating breast cancer in the early stages allows many women to be cured. This article will focus on the surgical treatment of breast cancer. An introduction to breast cancer and an overview of treatment for breast cancer are…

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