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Anyone can fall victim to prescription drug abuse without even realizing it... I did! I'm proof these tips will get you through prescription drug addiction.

Skin Spot Removed

A simple skin biopsy is usually the best way to determine if a strange looking spot is skin cancer or not. Here's what it's like to have a biopsy.

On antibiotics or meds for blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol? Watch for medication interactions if you eat bananas, fiber, soy, dairy, greens, grapefruit

Nervous about donating blood? These 5 simple steps will help you avoid negative side effects when giving blood. So there's no reason to be nervous anymore!

A LOT of my friends and relatives have had total knee replacement surgery. You probably have some fears about the surgery & questions about the recovery. Here's what you need to know.

CT Scans Anxiety

If you're anxious about getting a CT scan, these tips from someone who's been there with scanxiety might help. Here's how to worry less over your CT scans!

early cancer screenings

Can early cancer screenings help save your life? Yes. If cancer runs in your family, getting screened at a young age may help you avoid getting cancer.

Cancer support groups

If you have cancer or know someone who does, cancer support groups are the place to turn for answers to your questions, info about treatment & to meet others in the same boat.

Early stages of cervical cancer respond well to treatment - which may be radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of methods. What you need to know.

getting a colonoscopy

Getting a colonoscopy wasn't all peaches and cream, but with cancer in my family, I gained peace of mind, while losing a few pounds in the process.

colonoscopy guidelines

It's important to follow colonoscopy guidelines so you can reduce your risk for one of the most preventable forms of cancer in the colon.

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Pelvic organ prolapse affects women after childbirth, hysterectomy, or menopause. The most popular treatment (transvaginal mesh) has a rocky history. What you need to know.

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Ever had to consider a sin cancer treatment plan? We have. After Jim was diagnosed the next step was to decide on a surgeon to perform melanoma surgery in order to get those lymph nodes biopsied right away and determine whether cancer had spread or not.

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Women & heart attacks: Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The warning signs of a heart attack for women are different from those for men. What you need to know

Here are some important points about CT scans that everyone needs to know. CT scan radiation is a serious issue. Here's when to say NO to a Cat Scan.

Fortunately, there aren't that many poisonous spiders in this part of the United States. That said, the hobo spider itself is fairly common. While not fatally poisonous, you still need to watch out for them and keep from being bitten if you can! Here's what you need to know about hobo spiders.

There are many reasons your doctor may recommend a heart stent. I had a coronary stent procedure that opened up the narrowed places in my heart artery. Here's what I've learned after having a heart stent put in.

I had thyroid surgery to have half of it removed. I had a non-cancerous thyroid nodule that just kept getting bigger. I'm sharing how the thyroid removal surgery went tips for those who might need surgery as well.