Image via Pixabay Why You Should Be Drinking More Fruit Juice Daily There’s no denying the major benefits of drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice on a regular basis, between the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants each type contains. One of the best remedies for urinary tract infections actually comes in the form of drinking fruit juice [...]
Radiation therapy for anal cancer is an increasingly popular treatment method, especially since there are different types of radiation choices. In general, radiation therapy, whether internally or externally, uses a beam of high-energy rays to help destroy and slow down the growth of cancer cells. For anal cancer in particular, radiation therapy can be used [...]
Although many people believe the contrary, risk factors are not a direct cause of cancer. What risk factors do is they influence the development of cancer. Another note about risk factors is that some people with multiple risk factors will for one reason or another never develop cancer. Risk factors are still very important to [...]
It doesn’t matter whether you live a healthy lifestyle or not, many doctors will still recommend prostate cancer screening once you are in your 50’s. If you have any sort of risk factors associated with prostate cancer, you should get tested even sooner. However, it is a controversial topic amongst the medical industry whether you [...]
Image via Pixabay What is Hematuria? Hematuria is simply defined as the presence of blood in the urine. The occurrence of blood in the urine can be very alarming and cause for great concern. By learning more about why the hematuria is occurring, you can better understand the need to immediately seek the care [...]
Image via Shutterstock The biggest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking tobacco. Tobacco, such as cigarettes, contains carcinogenic chemicals that cause cancer. The longer you smoke cigarettes the higher the likelihood that you obtain bladder cancer, or any form of cancer for that matter. It has been reported that over a third of [...]
Image via Shutterstock Kidney stones occur when hard deposits of mineral and acid salts stick together in concentrated urine. They are most painful when passing through the urinary tract. It is extremely rare but it is possible kidney stones can cause permanent damage. If you are feeling nauseous or experiencing severe pain in your [...]
Image via Pexels What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is essential for the growth and development of strong bones in your body and helps cells all over your body communicate. It is commonly referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is mainly produced in your skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin [...]
Image via Pexels Do you feel tired, depressed and a lack of sex drive? You may be suffering from low testosterone. Testosterone is one of the main sex hormones that boosts sexual desire, sperm production, and is also necessary for the development and growth of healthy muscles and bones. However, at age 30 testosterone [...]
