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Another week, and it’s time for your weekly health news. This week we feature articles on sigmoid colon pain, partial bowel obstruction, the difference between angina and heart attack, and yoga poses for a healthy liver. Extracts from the articles are as follows: Sigmoid Colon Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Sigmoid colon pain can be ...click here to read more

Sigmoid colon pain can be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs medical attention, so it should not be ignored. Here we look at what the sigmoid colon is and what causes pain in this part of the body. The sigmoid colon, or as some experts call it, the pelvic colon, is a ...click here to read more

Ischemic colitis is when blood flow to the colon becomes reduced; therefore, atherosclerosis contribute to ischemic colitis by narrowing the arteries. This lack of blood flow to the colon limits the supply of oxygen for the cells in the digestive system. Ischemic colitis can be misdiagnosed as other digestive issues and can heal on its ...click here to read more

To build awareness on World Cancer Day 2018, this weekly round-up summarizes articles related to cancer risk, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which has a presence in 160 countries, has named February 4th as a day to educate people about the dangers of cancer. They want ...click here to read more

The night shift is often considered the least desirable time to make a living, but sadly, this is the only time of the day that some people have to spare. Factors such as the type of work (e.g. nurses) or previous obligations (e.g. night classes) make working at inconvenient times a necessity. Working late hours ...click here to read more

Toxic megacolon is a condition of a malfunctioning large intestine. Namely, the term megacolon implies the atypical dilation of the colon, while “toxic” indicates the severity of the problem. Often a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the large intestine quickly widens within a few days. ...click here to read more

Colonic inertia is a disorder that can come with severe abdominal pain or bloating. It is best described as abnormal passage of stool. In some cases, the colon ceases to function normally. Also referred to as slow-transit constipation, colonic inertia means that a person has constant constipation along with abdominal discomfort. People who suffer from ...click here to read more

Colon cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer in the United States, and sadly, it’s one that is preventable in about a quarter of all cases. Most instances of the disease are due to lifestyle factors that can be changed or augmented, further reducing risk. Several types of screening tests have also ...click here to read more

Grapes are one of mans most prized fruits. They are delicious, full of flavor, and can even be made into wine. The grape is actually considered a berry and has a history of being enjoyed as far back as 8,000 years ago. It is estimated that nearly 72 million tons of this bountiful fruit are ...click here to read more

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely debilitating, as it can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. The condition affects nearly 1.5 million Americans, with several more being affected around the globe. The most common forms of IBD include Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which present as major risk ...click here to read more

Colon cancer claims nearly 50,000 lives every year in the United States alone. It is a condition of the large intestine that affects people in their later years of life. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer affecting men and women in the world. Thankfully, the death rate due to colon cancer has been ...click here to read more

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. Bladder polyps, in particular, are becoming more of an issue for medical professionals. Polyps in the bladder are suspected to be associated with lifestyle choices such as smoking or exposure to harmful chemical elements, but the cause of bladder polyps is not ...click here to read more

A new study finds that increasing tomato intake in mice reduces the size of skin cancer tumors. The most commonly found cancers are non-melanoma skin cancers. Each year, non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed at higher rates than breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined, and their rates are climbing. Despite being one ...click here to read more

The pancreas is an extremely vital organ in the human body. Being part of the endocrine system, it produces several important hormones, including insulin (required for glucose metabolism) and glucagon (a hormone involved in the storage of glucose). It also secretes digestive enzymes required to break down the food we eat. Pancreatic cancer is often ...click here to read more