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While a large number of diabetic people may be overweight, there is accumulating evidence that their weight is a symptom of diabetes, not a cause. Of all the potential causes of diabetes, overeating is not only a misconception but is a topic a lot of people falsely speculate about since one out of five people who do not overeat is becoming increasingly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This myth stemmed from the observation that people with type 2 diabetes are often overweight and also...
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Coffee and Diabetes Coffee and diabetes generally don’t mix. However, if you have high pre-diabetes, having coffee can actually reduce your risk of developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. That said, if you drink a lot of coffee and diabetes concerns you, you should exercise caution when drinking it. Coffee and diabetes usually aren’t a good pair as coffee often spikes insulin and glucose levels in the short term. It is also important to note that taking your coffee with sweeteners negates the purpose of...
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Epilepsy is a neurological condition of the nervous system that can induce an unreasonable amount of electrical activity to take place inside a person’s brain. This health condition may be due to growths, an infection in the brain, or head trauma. Modern medicine has figured out a lot about epilepsy symptoms. However, despite lots of research, the causes of epilepsy are somewhat a mystery. Epilepsy Symptoms & Causes Chemistry of the Brain In many cases of epilepsy, medical experts find that there is a...
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A-fib, aka Atrial Fibrillation, is a medical condition characterized by irregular and fast heart rate. Without early diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to blood clots in the heart, which can lead to a devastating stroke. Thus, cardiologists often advise A-fib patients to take particular blood-thinning medications on a regular basis. Warfarin (Coumadin) has been in use as a reliable blood thinner to help reduce chances of suffering from a stroke significantly. Other medications such as Apixaban and Dabigatran can treat the condition as well. Moreover, while...
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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma is a form of breast cancer that originates within the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast. Invasive cancer refers to cancer cells that break out of the lobules and can potentially begin to spread to other areas of the body. Invasive lobular carcinoma makes up a small amount of all breast cancer types. Unlike many different types of cancer, invasive lobular carcinoma does not produce a visible and easily noticeable lump. Rather, it creates a change in the breast that causes it...
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Breast cancer is usually contained to the breasts. However, in some cases, people develop metastatic breast cancer which simply means that the tumor has spread to other areas like the liver, lungs, or bones. Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, this condition often develops after initial treatment at an earlier stage because cancer cells are likely to survive various treatments and spread to other parts. In understanding this particular form of cancer, it is important to delve a little bit into breast cancer...
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Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, aka Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. According to the American Diabetes Association, bodies of people with the condition do not react to insulin properly. Furthermore, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of diabetes cases stands at 30 million Americans, accounting for 9.3% of the population. It is also worrying that children and teens are increasingly becoming diabetic. However, obese people are...
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Breast cancer is a very serious disease to which many women lose their lives. The earlier the doctors can detect it, the easier it is to treat this malignant and potentially lethal tumor. In fact, the survival rates are heaps and bounds higher with early detection. So, here are some early warning breast cancer signs that you can’t afford to ignore. Don’t overlook these potential breast cancer symptoms and consult with a doctor immediately if you get them. Don’t Just Look for Lumps While...
While a large number of diabetic people may be overweight, there is accumulating evidence that their weight is a symptom of diabetes, not a cause. Of all the potential causes of diabetes, overeating is not only a misconception but is a topic a lot of people falsely speculate about since one out of five people who do not overeat is becoming increasingly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This myth stemmed from the observation that people with type 2 diabetes are often overweight and also...
Coffee and Diabetes Coffee and diabetes generally don’t mix. However, if you have high pre-diabetes, having coffee can actually reduce your risk of developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. That said, if you drink a lot of coffee and diabetes concerns you, you should exercise caution when drinking it. Coffee and diabetes usually aren’t a good pair as coffee often spikes insulin and glucose levels in the short term. It is also important to note that taking your coffee with sweeteners negates the purpose of...
Epilepsy is a neurological condition of the nervous system that can induce an unreasonable amount of electrical activity to take place inside a person’s brain. This health condition may be due to growths, an infection in the brain, or head trauma. Modern medicine has figured out a lot about epilepsy symptoms. However, despite lots of research, the causes of epilepsy are somewhat a mystery. Epilepsy Symptoms & Causes Chemistry of the Brain In many cases of epilepsy, medical experts find that there is a...
A-fib, aka Atrial Fibrillation, is a medical condition characterized by irregular and fast heart rate. Without early diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to blood clots in the heart, which can lead to a devastating stroke. Thus, cardiologists often advise A-fib patients to take particular blood-thinning medications on a regular basis. Warfarin (Coumadin) has been in use as a reliable blood thinner to help reduce chances of suffering from a stroke significantly. Other medications such as Apixaban and Dabigatran can treat the condition as well. Moreover, while...
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma is a form of breast cancer that originates within the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast. Invasive cancer refers to cancer cells that break out of the lobules and can potentially begin to spread to other areas of the body. Invasive lobular carcinoma makes up a small amount of all breast cancer types. Unlike many different types of cancer, invasive lobular carcinoma does not produce a visible and easily noticeable lump. Rather, it creates a change in the breast that causes it...
Breast cancer is usually contained to the breasts. However, in some cases, people develop metastatic breast cancer which simply means that the tumor has spread to other areas like the liver, lungs, or bones. Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, this condition often develops after initial treatment at an earlier stage because cancer cells are likely to survive various treatments and spread to other parts. In understanding this particular form of cancer, it is important to delve a little bit into breast cancer...
Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, aka Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. According to the American Diabetes Association, bodies of people with the condition do not react to insulin properly. Furthermore, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of diabetes cases stands at 30 million Americans, accounting for 9.3% of the population. It is also worrying that children and teens are increasingly becoming diabetic. However, obese people are...
Breast cancer is a very serious disease to which many women lose their lives. The earlier the doctors can detect it, the easier it is to treat this malignant and potentially lethal tumor. In fact, the survival rates are heaps and bounds higher with early detection. So, here are some early warning breast cancer signs that you can’t afford to ignore. Don’t overlook these potential breast cancer symptoms and consult with a doctor immediately if you get them. Don’t Just Look for Lumps While...