Ovarian Cancer May Be Caused by Too Many Periods
Too many periods may contribute to the cause of ovarian cancer — the deadliest of all gynecological cancers. […]
Atrial Fibrillation & Elevated Troponin: Prognosis
An episode of atrial fibrillation may cause a mild elevation (“indeterminate range”) in troponin, but does this relate to a mortality or heart attack risk? “In of itself, A-Fib does not cause a rise in [...]
Is Colon Cancer Always Caused by Polyps?
Though most colon cancers arise from what was once a benign (and removable) polyp, there are a number of circumstances in which the tumor starts growing without first transforming out of a polyp. Not all [...]
Colon Cancer in People Who Didn’t Have Routine Colonoscopy
What percentage of people, diagnosed with colon cancer, did not have a colonoscopy within 10 years of the diagnosis? Colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer are recommended every 10 years beginning at age 45 for [...]
Can Colon Cancer Be Prevented with a Colonoscopy Every 10 Years?
Would a routine colonoscopy prevent colon cancer if done every 10 years, since this type of cancer grows so slowly and usually starts as a benign polyp? The colonoscopy is a marvel of medical technology [...]
Why Do Colonoscopies Normally Begin at 45? Why Not Sooner?
There's good reason why 40 is that "magical" number for when a typical person should begin getting colonoscopies for colon cancer screening. A colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can detect colon cancer, or [...]
Nasal Congestion Relief: Humidity vs. Dry Air
You’ll be surprised which turns out the winner between humidity and dry air when it comes to nasal congestion relief, and why. The kind of air you breathe, in terms of how dry it is [...]
Hearing Loss from Motorcycles: Engine vs. Helmet Wind
Which is worse for the motorcycle rider’s hearing: the roaring engine or the roaring wind? Hearing loss is a real threat to the toughest motorcycle rider, and it seems as though the volume of wind [...]
Baldness Increases Skin Cancer Risk; Bald Men Beware
Bald men need to be aware that, though bald may be beautiful, bald can also be deadly. Though skin cancer that grows on the scalp comprises only 2 percent of all skin cancers, this is [...]
Can a Mole Turn into Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Normal mole under magnification Can a normal mole ever turn into squamous cell carcinoma, which kills about 3,500 Americans every year and is considered the second-deadliest of all skin cancers? It's a good [...]
Will Having Normal Moles Removed Prevent Melanoma?
Melanoma can arise from a pre-existing mole, so you might be thinking that it’s smart to have your normal moles removed to at least prevent the development of melanoma from these moles. If you have [...]
Suspicious Mole? Get Biopsy; Don’t Rely on Handheld Lenses
Only a biopsy has the final word on whether or not a worrisome mole contains melanoma cells or is entirely a melanoma. That suspicious mole should be biopsied, even if your dermatologist says it “probably [...]
Mole Removal with Laser Causes Regrowth of Moles
If you want a mole removed with a laser, the mole might grow back. Traditionally, the idea is that a laser beam will penetrate the mole’s surface area to disintegrate any abnormal cells, and the [...]
Mole Mapping at Home: Melanoma Screening Techniques
Learn how to produce a very reliable mole map at home for melanoma screening. I have been “mole mapping” for three years and have learned along the way some excellent mapping techniques, for melanoma screening. The [...]
Can Small, Tiny Moles Turn Into Melanoma?
Can melanoma come from small, tiny moles? Do you believe a mole can never turn into melanoma as long as it’s small or tiny? If, during your monthly skin exams for cancer, you’ve decided to skip past [...]
How Much Does an Adult Sunburn Raise Risk of Melanoma?
You've heard that severe childhood sunburns raise melanoma risk, but what if you had no childhood sunburns, but got them as an adult? Don't think for a moment that the absence of a sunburn during [...]
Can Chondroitin and Glucosamine Be Taken with Antidepressants?
Is it safe to take glucosamine and chondroitin with antidepressants? Are you taking an antidepressant and would like to also take chondroitin or glucosamine? There are certain compounds that should not be taken with antidepressants [...]
Do Sleeping Pills Prevent Awakening from Pain?
So will that sleeping pill keep you from waking up with pain? If you have pain, be it from a knee injury, back injury, tendonitis in the shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome or a pinched nerve [...]
Cymbalta Fights Depression Caused by Narcotic Painkillers
Cymbalta is an antidepressant that can be used to treat depression caused by narcotic painkillers such as Norco/Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, codeine, etc. Yes, narcotic painkillers can cause serious depression as a side effect. This side [...]
Can Celiac Gene Raise Cancer Risk if You Don’t Have Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease specialist, Dr. Stefano Guandalini, addresses the cancer issue. You may know that having celiac disease increases your risk of developing intestinal cancer. This is because as celiac disease progresses, the damage to the [...]
Sjogren’s Syndrome: How Common Are Memory Problems?
How many people with Sjogren’s syndrome suffer memory problems? Sjogren’s syndrome indeed can cause memory problems, even though this autoimmune condition is associated with dry mouth and dry eyes. Because Sjogren’s (pronounced show-grens) syndrome is [...]
Does Sjogren’s Syndrome Shorten Life Span?
How much does Sjogren’s syndrome affect life span? Sjogren’s syndrome may bring to mind simply that of chronic dry mouth and dry eyes, which don’t sound too serious. Many people with Sjogren’s syndrome suffer only [...]
The Youngest a Child Can Get Melanoma Skin Cancer?
How young is too young for a child to get melanoma? Children CAN develop melanoma -- the deadliest type of tumor that can arise from a type of skin cell known as the melanocyte: a [...]
Are Teens Really at Risk for Skin Cancer from Tanning Beds?
Teens who use tanning beds increase their risk of deadly melanoma skin cancer risk. More and more teens are using tanning beds, such as in about a million visits daily in the U.S. Using a [...]
Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Technique Eliminates Second Surgery
A second surgery for sentinel lymph node removal, if you’ve just been diagnosed with melanoma, may not be necessary, if your doctor knows about the MCW Melanoma Cocktail. As a new skin cancer patient, you [...]
How Accurate Are Melanoma Biopsies?
Biopsies for diagnosing melanoma aren’t as accurate as you may believe. Biopsies for melanoma are not much more reliable than an 85 percent accuracy rate, according to chemistry professor Warren S. Warren, director of Duke [...]
Early Melanoma Detection: Mole Mapping Technology Helps Bring Peace of Mind
The earlier that melanoma is caught, the more likely you can be cured from this vicious cancer. Most people are not aware of a groundbreaking technology that detects melanoma far earlier than any clinical exam [...]
Digital Dermoscopy for Melanoma Detection: First Person Account
I underwent serial digital dermoscopy at University of Colorado Hospital, and here’s what it’s like. I finally decided to have serial digital dermoscopy done for melanoma screening, something I’ve been putting off for several years. [...]
Why Small Dogs Should Be Walked Even if They’re Normal Weight
My brother has had two small dogs (not fat, not even overweight) for a number of years and informed my mother that if she got a small dog, she wouldn’t have to walk it. His [...]
Sudden Back Leg Weakness in Old Cats: 3 Common Causes
A veterinarian discusses three categories of causes of sudden hind leg weakness in a senior aged cat. If your old cat has experienced sudden-onset weakness in its hind legs, there can be a serious medical [...]
How to Remove White German Shepherd Hair from Furniture
Anybody who’s ever had a white German shepherd (such as me) knows that these magnificent dogs shed quite a bit, and unless you keep up with this, there will be “hairs everywhere.” Here are some [...]
Top 5 Injuries BIG Dogs Get When Exercised Too Much
A veterinarian explains the most common injuries and problems that may affect a large dog when it’s exercised too much. A large dog is prone to certain injuries or problems if he’s given too much [...]
Cat Poop Guide: Color, Consistency, Shape, Contents
Here is a complete guide to cat stools from a veterinarian: what different shapes, colors, consistency and other features might mean. It’s very important that you get comfortable with the idea of inspecting your cat’s [...]
Cat Keeps Licking Mouth: Sign of Cancer?
Believe it or not, something as seemingly innocuous as mouth licking can be a sign of cancer in a cat, says a veterinarian. Your cat has been licking its mouth a lot lately, and at first, you [...]
Can Diarrhea in a Cat Be Caused by Cancer?
Diarrhea in a cat can have many causes, and a veterinarian warns that cancer can actually be a possible cause. Has your cat been experiencing diarrhea lately and you’re beginning to wonder if this could be a symptom [...]
Can Cancer Cause Hair Loss on a Cat’s Ears?
Has your cat been experiencing hair loss on or near the ears, and you’re wondering if this could possibly be a sign of cancer? It's very important that you regularly check your kitty's ears. Regularly [...]
Blood in Cat’s Anus: Can Cancer Be Cause?
If your cat’s anus has blood in or around it, there’s a chance it could be cancer, says a veterinarian. Have you noticed what appears to be blood near, around or in your cat’s anus, and wondering [...]
Gradual Hind Leg Weakness in Older Cat Includes Cancer
Cancer is among several causes, says a veterinarian, of progressive rear leg weakness in an old cat. There are basically four categories of causes for gradual weakness in the hind legs of an older cat, [...]
Can a Cat’s Tail Be Double-Jointed?
If you think your cat’s tail is double-jointed, here is what a veterinarian says about this observation. Have you ever looked at your cat’s tail and thought, “Hmm, it has to be double-jointed -- or [...]
Top 5 Injuries Small Dogs Get When Exercised Too Hard
A veterinarian explains the five most likely injuries that a small dog can suffer when it’s exercised too hard. Small dogs need exercise as much as large breeds do, but this doesn’t mean that little dogs [...]