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Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the kidney, it is called kidney and renal pelvis cancer. It can also be called renal cell cancer as that is the most common type of kidney and renal pelvis cancer. The …

Macular Degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, a tiny area near the center of the retina that enables you to focus on the fine details of close-up tasks like reading and distant tasks like driving. Macular degeneration commonly develops in people ages 50 and older, a condition known as …

By Vojaé Body Imaging Trying to lose excess body fat can be frustrating. Even with diet and exercise, people often struggle to lose pockets of body fat on the face and body. A survey by the American Dermatological Society reports that more than four out of five people admit that …

1. Ankle strain/sprain – Pickleball involves sudden movements of the feet and ankles forward, backward, and side-to-side. These movements place stress on the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. Moving side to side can cause the most common ankle injury in Pickleball – the inversion ankle injury. This is an injury …

Feeling short of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain and tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what’s the cause? For many people, that have CAD symptoms, they, unfortunately, ignore their …

There are other important vaccines besides the one for COVID-19. Just as you did when you were younger, adults — especially older adults — may need certain vaccines. As we age, our immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off. And, we’re at risk for different diseases than when we were …

Wound Care Specialist are health care professionals and technicians with specialty training in restoring skin and infection control. After successfully completing the basic courses for a career in the health care field, a wound care specialist accrues at least three years of experience in wound care before sitting for a …

Hip/knee replacement surgery can help you enjoy an active lifestyle, move more freely, and have less day-to-day pain. Your choice of surgeon can have a big impact on the success of both your surgery and recovery. These tips can help you find the right surgeon and feel confident in your …

One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Picture this: It’s the late 1980s, and July has officially become National Anti-Boredom Month. Surely the creator Alan Caruba can’t be serious, right? After all, isn’t boredom just something that…happens? Turns out boredom can negatively affect your health overtime. Columbia University states people who get bored easily are more at …