High blood pressure is a very serious condition, but it’s one that generally has no symptoms until plenty of damage has been done. Given all this, it is often very hard for patients to comply with their medication regimen. If you forget to take a pill, don’t expect to spot returning or worsening symptoms, which, in my opinion, only complicates
Coughing? Feeling congested? Sneezing? Are these signs of the flu, a cold, allergies, RSV or COVID? This year, it could be any of them. Yes, it’s that time of the year again, when almost everyone seems to be getting sick—your friends, your family, your co-workers. Even your dog. In the past few years, COVID-19 has been the likely culprit behind
What are the things that might give you breast cancer? In the past few years, the number of patients with breast cancer has grown exponentially. When cells in the breast start to grow abnormally, divide uncontrollably, and accumulate into a mass that is typically felt as a hard lump, breast cancer develops. However, what is the underlying cause of this
The Lasting Health presents: the new COVID strain “Eris” and how dangerous it can be! Was there someone who was just thinking about when another new COVID strain would break the news and scare the entire world? This deadly virus has been a “delightful” presence for years now, so whether you had it or not, you probably have at least
This fall, when Americans were processing the almost inexistent transition from summer to fall, COVID-19 alarms started to arise. First, there was a steady uptick in wastewater COVID-19 levels, followed by a slight increase in hospitalizations. Then, right in the middle of August, the World Health Organization declared it was monitoring a brand new omicron variant known as BA.2.86, also
Bone metastasis happens when cancer cells from other organs spread to the bones. This can cause many problems and difficulties, such as broken bones and pain. Of all the types of cancer, most of them can spread to the bones, yet there are some that are mainly known to do so. Bone metastasis can appear in any bone but is
Did you realize that nearly 90% of Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 10 has type 2 diabetes? Up until the past ten years, only those over the age of 45 had it, but now it affects an increasing number of children, teenagers, and young adults. What might be the cause? Are these numbers worrying? Continue reading because in today’s
After a certain age, visiting a cardiologist every year is advised, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Regular checkups can help you determine if you have heart problems early, substantially prolonging your life. Men should usually start these regular visits around the age of 40 to 45, and women, in general, can wait 10 more years. Keep in mind
What is colon cancer? This is among the most common forms of cancer. It affects the colon and the rectum, two organs in the lower region of the digestive system that function similarly, which is why they are grouped together. The colon retains waste and collects water and food, whereas the rectum excretes bodily waste. Usually, if you find out
Adjusting your lifestyle and diet to deal with diabetes isn’t easy, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Unstable blood sugar levels force your body to run without proper fuel. Running on empty for too long or too often can lead to some serious health issues. If you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas is unable to process glucose. If you
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