Hernias occur when part of a body cavity pushes out of the muscle wall in which it is contained. Oftentimes it involves an intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, which are encased in a thin membrane that is sometimes prone to rupture when overstressed or affected by trauma. Many people who suffer a hernia wonder if […]
Performing A Self-Check Of Your Thyroid Gland
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and it’s a worthwhile cause because roughly 200 million people worldwide are affected by thyroid disease at some point in their life. Thyroid awareness is key because many people are unaware that they have a problem with their thyroid, as current estimates suggest that of the 20 million Americans living […]
Melanoma Risk Increasing, Especially In Minnesota
Although we seem to be more aware of the dangers of sunlight exposure and the risks tanning beds present to our skin, researchers say the risk of developing skin cancer is growing, especially in Minnesota. Melanoma & Skin Cancer As we mentioned in a previous blog, Minnesota ranked in the top five for states with […]
Gallbladder Cancer – Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease that is often difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other conditions and don’t usually appear until later in the disease. As is the case with most cancers, the earlier you catch the disease, the better the treatment outcomes are, so it’s imperative to spot gallbladder cancer before it […]
5 Signs Of An Improperly Functioning Pancreas
Your pancreas plays a vital role in the digestion process, so unlike some other problems in your endocrine system, it can be a little easier to determine that there’s an issue with your pancreas. That being said, of lot of the signs that suggest there is an issue with your pancreas mimic symptoms of other […]
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