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What are the Worst Foods and Drinks for Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the large intestine. One of the most challenging parts of living with UC is managing flare-ups—periods when inflammation worsens, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea and bleeding. While no single diet works for everyone, certain foods and drinks...

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10 First Aid Supplies for Every Household

Having a well-stocked first aid kit is important. Accidents happen when you least expect them. When you have the right supplies at home, you can quickly treat minor injuries and help keep everyone safe. Read on for a list of essential first aid supplies you should always keep at...

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10 Huntington’s Disease Treatment Options

Huntington’s disease is a long-lasting illness that affects the brain and body. It is a genetic disease that causes changes in mood, movement and thinking. While there is no cure yet, there are many treatment options that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Let's look at...

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Vitamin Boost: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

The following vitamins and supplements can also nourish your gut with the nutrients it needs for optimal function. The first thing your gut needs is fiber! Without adequate fiber in the diet your gut motility can suffer and you can end up with sluggish, uncomfortable digestion or difficulties going to the bathroom. Additionally, fiber, specifically prebiotic fiber, is a main food source of the important microbiome, which we’ll discuss in more detail below. Adults are recommended to get between 25 and 30 grams of fiber every day, though historically...

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Top Advances in Throat Cancer Care

The type of treatment your doctor will recommend depends on the type and stage of throat cancer that is present. Some of the most common treatment options include: This treatment option uses radiation from sources such as protons or X-rays to kill the cancer cells. For lower-stage cancers, radiation therapy may be the only treatment that is needed, but for more advanced or aggressive cancers it can be combined with surgery and chemotherapy for better results. Certain types of chemotherapy drugs make cancer cells more susceptible to radiation, which...

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Metastatic Bladder Cancer: Exploring Treatment Options

When cancer cells spread outside of the bladder, this is known as metastatic bladder cancer. While survival rates drop to 8% in this case, there are still treatment options available. Cisplatin-based chemotherapy is often the first-line treatment for metastatic bladder cancer. Cisplatin is an anti-cancer medication that disrupts the growth of cancer cells. However, it’s worth noting that chemotherapy is a tough treatment. You will likely experience side effects, such as nausea, loss of appetite and more. It’s important to ensure that, despite not being hungry, you eat regular,...

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How Your Diet Affects Erectile Dysfunction

Did you know there are foods to treat erectile dysfunction? Foods can act as a natural way to lower your risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction. In fact, it not only may help treat it but also prevent it. So, what foods should you include in your diet? Let's look. Fruit is your best friend here, especially the antioxidant-packed berries. One study even shows that the flavonoids in berries correlated with a 9-11% reduction in erectile dysfunction. But the same authors of this scientific paper also noted that it further...