21 Nov, 2024
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Michael Richard’s Secret Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest

Michael Mattes/Shutterstock Although the world may know him as Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld’s quirky neighbor on “Seinfeld,” his name is actually Michael Richards. He’s also, as we now know, a cancer survivor.  In May, Richards sat down with People to promote his upcoming memoir, “Entrances and Exits,” where […]

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Rick Steves’ Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest

Rick Kern/Getty Images Travel guide Rick Steves revealed on August 21, 2024, that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The expert in all things Europe delivered the announcement via his social media accounts on Facebook and X. Steves told his followers that he will be having surgery at Fred […]

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Add Peanut Butter To Your Diet If You Have This Medical Diagnosis – Health Digest

In a 2-tablespoon serving of smooth peanut butter with no salt, you’ll get 7.1 grams of protein, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Not far behind, you’ll find 7.01 grams of protein in the same-size serving of crunchy peanut butter (via USDA). Experts at Brain Balance explain that protein is an attention-enhancing nutrient, and […]

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What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A High Cholesterol Diagnosis – Health Digest

If you have your current cholesterol numbers, take the total cholesterol and divide it by your HDL cholesterol. That’s considered your total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL) ratio. While a high HDL is considered good for your heart health, a low HDL isn’t. Therefore, you might wonder if it means that a low TC/HDL ratio is […]

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What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A Heart Disease Diagnosis – Health Digest

The increased risk of early death after a heart disease diagnosis is a multifaceted issue. In 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) released research findings from a study published in the scientific journal Circulation that highlighted how adults who live in what the researchers termed “socially vulnerable” regions of the U.S. were more susceptible to […]

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What Life Is Like After A Stomach Cancer Diagnosis – Health Digest

Early detection can greatly direct treatment plans and thereby your quality of life. While stage 1 stomach cancer might only include surgery to remove the tumor, stages 2, 3, and 4 will look a lot different. Chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy can be part of the treatment plan. Using anticancer drugs like fluorouracil and cisplatin to […]

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What We Know About Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson’s Skin Cancer Diagnosis – Health Digest

Although melanoma cases have declined among men, more women are getting this aggressive form of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Rates of melanoma have increased by 3% in women over 50. People who have lighter skin have a higher risk for melanoma than those with darker skin. You’re also more likely to […]

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A Mental Health Expert Explains What It Means To Receive A Dual Diagnosis – Health Digest

Although a dual diagnosis doesn’t necessarily include a substance use disorder, Calmann says that 50% of people with a mental health disorder will also experience a substance use disorder. Someone might develop a substance use disorder first, while others might use substances to handle their mental health symptoms. “For example, someone with social anxiety disorder […]