Appendicitis is one of the most common health issues that requires surgical intervention. In fact, doctors perform about 750,000 surgeries on the appendix every year, so you probably know at least one person who has had their appendix removed or operated on. Below, we take a closer look at how the organ is removed using […]
Can Hot Drinks Put You At Risk For Esophageal Cancer?
Do you enjoy your coffee piping hot in the morning? Or a steaming cup of tea before bed? While these hot drinks may taste good, new research suggests they may be putting your esophagus at risk. For the study, researchers enrolled nearly 50,000 people between the ages of 40 and 75 years old. Individuals from […]
Different Thyroid Diagnostic Tests
Your thyroid is responsible for a number of important tasks, including the production of critical hormones that help to regulate bodily functions like your metabolism. If your thyroid isn’t working correctly, symptoms and other issues can develop, but it takes a specialist to figure out what’s going on with your thyroid. Maybe it’s underproducing hormones, […]
Treating Different Types Of Abdominal Wall Hernias
A hernia develops when an organ pushes through the wall of the muscle that encircles it, and they can occur in many different areas of the body. One of the more common locations for a hernia to develop is in your abdominal wall. Today, we take a closer look at the different types of hernias […]
How To Treat A Gallbladder Attack
You’ve probably heard the term “heart attack” before in reference to a cardiovascular event, but have you heard of a gallbladder attack? While they may not be as immediately life threatening as a heart attack, a gallbladder attack should not be taken lightly, because it can lead to more serious gallbladder conditions. Here’s a closer […]
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