Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer causes different symptoms, including back pain. Back pain can have many possible causes,...

What to know about pancreatic cancer and back pain

Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a rare genetic condition affecting different parts of the body, such as the liver, kidneys, and heart. Lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery can help manage the condition. ALGS affects a person’s bile ducts. The liver secretes bile and bile ducts carry it from the liver to...

What to know about Alagille syndrome

Discharge is a natural part of having a vagina. But typical vaginal discharge is a clear to white color and doesn't have a noticeable smell. That's why it can be so jarring when you suddenly notice you're dealing with pink discharge. Before you panic, know this: Ob-gyns say that there...

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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Cervical cancer is a serious health concern affecting women worldwide. However, its impact is particularly significant among Black women, who face higher rates of diagnosis and mortality. Awareness of the symptoms is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. This article will discuss the five key symptoms of cervical cancer that Black women should be aware of to protect their health.

5 symptoms of cervical cancer that Black women should know

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A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumor which made her think people were speaking a different language – and she blames it on taking HRT.

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read aloud.

But then in a meeting with colleagues she found herself unable to understand what they were saying, and tests revealed she had a golf ball-sized tumor.



She says she believes the meningioma tumor is linked to the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection, rounds of IVF she had and HRT medication – all of which contain the hormone progesterone.

She says she had the...

I felt hung over and thought everyone was speaking a different language: Turns out I had a brain tumor

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Pregnant people can contract toxoplasmosis, which causes birth defects like blindness and brain defects. The parasite is more common than you might think.

Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy

A landmark study revealed that women with severe endometriosis are ten times more likely to get ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not suffer from the disease. The study was conducted by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Are Women With Severe Endometriosis More Likely To Get Cancer ?

Eating lunch is not only important for your child's physical growth, it can also help them stay focused and mentally sharp at school. But that won't happen if the school lunches you pack come back home barely touched. Experimenting with some new lunch ideas for kids makes it more likely they give their food a try.

Creative Lunch Ideas for Kids They Will Actually Eat

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Women with endometriosis have an increased risk of ovarian cancer, with the highest risk seen for women with deep infiltrating endometriosis and/or ovarian endometriomas, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Mollie E. Barnard, Sc.D., from the University of Utah in...

Women With Endometriosis at Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer

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Pulmonary edema is a critical condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

Recognizing Pulmonary Edema: Key Warning Signs To Watch For

A study reveals a new mechanism where proteins released during migraine auras are transported to sensory nerves, triggering migraines, which could lead to innovative treatments. This discovery explains the one-sided nature of migraines and identifies potential new protein targets for therapies. A new study has uncovered a previously unidentified process...

Breakthrough Study Reveals Hidden Mechanism Behind Migraines

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“Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter, 60, hopes to use a bit of humor to reduce the stigma surrounding menopause. She notes that she experienced a hot flash while on set.

Abbott Elementary” Star Lisa Ann Walter, 60, Wants to Eliminate Shame Around Aging and Menopause. How Cancer Treatments Can Spark Menopause Early for Patients.

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	There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless we’ve personally experienced them — know how to identify symptoms or understand treatment options.Cancer Specialist Reveals a Rough Timeline for When Kate Middleton May End Her Preventive Chemotherapy




	When it comes to fibroids, cysts, lumps, and tumors, knowledge is power. When our health is compromised, it’s easy to feel powerless. Knowing when to see a doctor, what questions to ask, and being clear about options is crucial...

How to Tell the Difference Between Cysts, Fibroids, Polyps, & Tumors, According to Doctors

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Crystal Bradley, 23, from Boston, Massachusetts, US, was left completely housebound and began fainting regularly before she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

'I couldn't sit up without fainting - doctors tried to say my rare condition symptoms were anxiety'

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After months of trying, Angela Costales eagerly watched her at-home pregnancy test turn positive. She and her husband were so excited that they filmed a video at 3 a.m. to document the moment — but the joy they felt didn’t last. Costales’ first ultrasound showed placental abnormalities and...

She had a miscarriage, and says a California CVS wouldn’t give her a prescribed abortion pill

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(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

A recent study reveals that nulliparous women have a higher incidence of postpartum hemorrhage compared to multiparous women, highlighting the need for targeted prediction models and early intervention strategies. The rate of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is increased among nulliparous women vs multiparous women, according to a recent study published in...

Postpartum hemorrhage risk reported higher in nulliparous women

When Ursula Matulonis, M.D., started treating women with gynecologic cancers more than 20 years ago, she says it was rare to see a patient who had an aggressive form of uterine cancer. “Now I see several per week,” says Matulonis, chief of the division of gynecologic oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer...

Do You Know the Warning Signs of Uterine Cancer?

Among pregnant women with anti-Kell alloimmunization at risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) can help to prevent or delay the need for intrauterine blood transfusion (IUBT), according to findings from a case study published in the journal International Blood Research & Reviews.

TPE, IVIG Delay IUBT in Alloimmunized Pregnant Patients at Risk for HDFN

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What To Know About Incomplete Miscarriage

A miscarriage is labeled \"incomplete\" if bleeding has begun and the cervix is dilated, but tissue from the pregnancy still remains in the uterus. Most of...

A miscarriage is labeled "incomplete" if bleeding has begun and the cervix is dilated, but tissue from the pregnancy still remains in the uterus. Most of...

What To Know About Incomplete Miscarriage

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