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Colorectal Cancer
…as colorectal cancer. Cancers start when cells in your body grow quickly in an abnormal way. When colorectal cancer is discovered early, it’s usually treatable and not life threatening. However,…
Stomach Cancer
…cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of stomach cancer? Sometimes cancer can…
Thyroid Nodules
…growth of the nodule. As long as the nodule does not grow, there’s usually no need to worry. Other forms of treatment include taking hormones or radioactive iodine to shrink…
Vitamin B-12
…Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. Having abnormal bacterial growth in your stomach. Taking certain medicines that are used to treat heartburn, ulcers, and diabetes for a long time. Having had…
Vitamins and Minerals – How to Get What You Need
…Adults age 51 and older People who are obese Vitamin A Vitamin A is associated with vision development and cellular growth and maintenance. The following foods are good sources of…
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
…PVNS, the lining of a joint becomes swollen and grows. This growth harms the bone around the joint. The lining also makes extra fluid that can cause swelling and make…
Diabetic Retinopathy
…medicine (steroids) also may lessen vision loss in diabetic retinopathy. This medicine works to help shrink abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Anti-VEGF medicine can help reduce the growth of…
Skin Tags
…tag is a non-cancerous skin growth that can occur anywhere on your body. Both men and women get them. Symptoms of skin tags A skin tag looks and feels like…
Growing Pains
…and are typically not serious. Growing pains are not the same as a growth spurt. SYMPTOMS Growing pain symptoms can include: Pain in your child’s shins (front of lower leg),…
Probiotics
…growth of “unhealthy” bacteria. Path to improved wellness The use of probiotics relates to digestive health. Although some probiotics have shown promise in research studies, strong scientific evidence to support…