26 Dec, 2024
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5 Warning Signs Of Prostate Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest

John Fedele/Getty Images Based on estimates from the American Cancer Society, more than 35,000 men will die of prostate cancer in 2024, and close to 300,000 new cases will be diagnosed. Second only to lung cancer in terms of its mortality rate for American men, prostate cancer is said […]

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The Serious Belly Button Warning Sign That Could Spell Trouble For A Man’s Health – Health Digest

Fabio Camandona/Getty Images Aches and pains are part and parcel of life. A grueling workout could leave muscle aches that last for a few days. Getting out of bed the wrong way one morning may leave a neck sprain that is refusing to go away. While some such […]

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Warning Signs Your Cloudy Pee Is Actually A Symptom Of A Prostate Problem – Health Digest

Signs that cloudy urine may stem from a prostate issue include painful ejaculation, the presence of blood in one’s pee, difficulty getting one’s urine stream going, or burning sensations while peeing. Such symptoms may be caused by a swollen prostate, which can hinder urine flow through the urethra, explains WebMD. The longer urine remains in […]

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Warning Signs Your Insomnia Is Actually Sleep Apnea – Health Digest

As outlined in a 2019 research article published in Brain Sciences, there is such a thing as joint insomnia and sleep apnea — aptly named comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). With prevalence rates standing at approximately 30% to 50%, people with the disorder often experience fatigue, daytime sleepiness, poor quality of sleep, and more. […]

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Warning Signs Your Pale Skin Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest

Prostate cancer typically has four stages, although the exact clinical definitions and descriptions have subbranches under each. Stages one and two have to do with progressive stages of the tumor within the prostate gland. Stages three and four mean that the tumor’s growth and effects have spanned outside of the walnut-shaped gland. At stage four, […]

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Warning Signs Your Opened Carton Of Almond Milk Isn’t Safe To Drink – Health Digest

Similar to dairy milk, if it looks funky or smells bad, those are two surefire warning signs your carton of almond milk belongs in the trash. “Signs of spoilage include discoloration or foul odor. It can get lumpy or develop specks of mold,” registered dietitian nutritionist Dana Angelo White told Food Network in a discussion […]

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Warning Signs Your Indigestion Is Actually Cancer – Health Digest

Even though signs like indigestion, changes in bathroom habits, or bloating might be common, it also helps to know what else factors into your risk of ovarian cancer. As mentioned earlier, older women are more likely to develop ovarian cancer, but the rare cases of ovarian cancer in younger women are easier to treat, according […]

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What Happens To Your Blood Pressure Right After Exercising (And A Major Warning Sign To Look Out For) – Health Digest

Exaggerated blood pressure in response to exercise occurs when your systolic blood pressure reaches 210 mm Hg or higher for men or 190 mm Hg for women, even if you have normal blood pressure. A 2020 article in the European Heart Journal studied exaggerated blood pressure during exercise and found that those who had these […]

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11 Possible Warning Signs That Mean A Person Is Nearing Death – Health Digest

When nearing death, some people with cognitive decline may experience a phenomenon known as terminal lucidity. According to a review published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, doctors and researchers have mentioned this event over the last 250 years, referring to a sudden return of mental clarity or awareness in dying patients, often shortly before […]

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Why A Narrow Poop Could Be A Serious Warning Sign – Health Digest

Pencil-thin poop could be a sign that there’s a narrowing in your colon or a blockage, explained gastroenterologist Dr. Elizabeth Rajan (via Mayo Clinic).  Your colon can narrow for a few different reasons, like diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ischemic colitis, radiation-induced colitis, anastomotic strictures, hernias, bacterial infections, and reduced blood flow to the area, also known as ischemia. […]