Ovarian cancer is sneaky. Its first symptoms are easily mistaken for common gastro-intestinal problems, and it’s hard to diagnose with tests until its middle stages. The best method of prevention is increasing awareness of the disease so that women are able to recognize symptoms and risk factors and seek a doctor’s advice early on.
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Many patients have found themselves very capable of eating properly at home but quickly fall into old habits when it’s time to eat out. During the past 10 years or so, however, restaurants have become more aware that many of their patrons are on restricted diets. There is absolutely no reason to feel uncomfortable about […]
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Food must taste good to be enjoyed. There are many interesting flavors to enjoy besides “salty,” including savory, sweet, spicy, peppery, and tangy. This sheet offer tips for flavoring foods without salt and for cooking with low-sodium ingredients. What to Use Instead of Salt Here are some suggestions of herbs, spices, and flavorings to use […]
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Abdominal pain refers to pain in the stomach region or in the abdominal area. Abdominal pain is a nonspecific symptom that may be associated with a multitude of conditions. Some do not occur within the abdomen itself but cause abdominal discomfort; an example would be the abdominal pain associated with strep throat. Some originate within […]
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