Sadly, the majority of pancreatic cancer patients show only vague symptoms of the disease, meaning most are only diagnosed in the advanced stages when chances of survival are quite reduced. However, recognizing a combination of these early warning signs can help save your life if you suspect pancreatic cancer.
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One of the reasons colon cancer is so deadly is that it’s hard to detect. As this article will show, early signs of colon cancer are easy to confuse with other, far less dangerous health issues, such as the stomach flu or irritable bowel syndrome. So, what are some of the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
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Anorexia nervosa—which is often referred to simply as anorexia—is an eating disorder in which people “have an intense fear of gaining weight,” says WebMD. In order to prevent this weight gain, they severely limit their consumption of food and, as a result, become incredibly thin. The disorder tends to begin during adolescence, and although it […]
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The simple truth is that certain foods can tax your digestive system more than others, leading to feelings of bloating, pain or excessive gas. Here are six food types that can be particularly tough on your digestive system.
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There are several ways to combat bloating, but the easiest may be to simply find the foods that cause it to occur and generally avoid them, particularly if you’re planning to be far from home and would rather not spend all night running to the washroom. That said, there are a few other ways to prevent bloating from becoming the bane of your existence.
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Activated charcoal has gained tremendous popularity of late for its wide variety of applications that help to rid the body of toxins. It is not a naturally occurring substance, but rather is made from sources such as coal, wood or coconut shells and becomes “activated” through a heating process. Activated charcoal traps unwanted chemicals in […]
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