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Cancer

…is a lump in the breast. A symptom of skin cancer is an abnormal-looking mole. General symptoms that tend to go with multiple types of cancer include: Unexplained weight loss….

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Gallstones

…completely. You’re more likely to get gallstones if: You are a woman Gallstones occur in up to 20 percent of Canadian women and 10 percent of men by age 60….

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Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond

…cholesterol level. Health Canada suggests Canadian women need 25 grams of fibre per day and men need 38 grams of fibre per day. Good sources of fibre include beans, whole…

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Paronychia

…skin is irritated, germs can take hold and cause an infection. Paronychia is more common in adult women and in people who have diabetes. People who have weak immune systems…

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Cancer – After Cancer Treatment

…some cancer drugs can cause vaginal dryness in women, even after they stop taking the drugs. Some men experience impotence after surgery for prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider can usually…

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Thyroid Nodules

women than in men. They also tend to run in families. SYMPTOMS What symptoms do thyroid nodules cause? Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms. Some people might have trouble…

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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

…older. It can affect men at an earlier age than women. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of CSM? Symptoms of CSM may develop slowly. Some symptoms of CSM include: Neck…

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Perimenopause

…a natural part of aging for women. However, other factors can cause it to start earlier than normal. Those factors include: Family history. Hysterectomy (surgical removal of all your female…

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Bloating

…weight loss (without trying) Vaginal bleeding (between your periods, or if you are postmenopausal) Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Heartburn that is getting worse Fever (due to an infection) If you have…

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

…are more likely than women to develop an AAA. AAAs are more common in people age 60 or older. Personal history. If you have had aneurysms of any kind, you…

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