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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE(WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW)

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  An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.The immune system normally guards against germs like bacteria and viruses. When it senses these foreign invaders, it sends out an army of fighter cells to attack them.Normally, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own cells. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakes part of your body, like your joints or skin, as foreign. It releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells. Some autoimmune diseases target only one organ. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas. Other diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), affect the whole body. Normally, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own cells. Doctors don’t know exactly what causes the immune-system misfire. Yet some people are more likely to get an autoimmune disease than others. Women are more susceptible to auto immune diseases than me...

CANCER PREVENTION(TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK)

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  Cancer as we have concentrated on it for sometimes now is one of the deadliest disease and it is hardly cureable but it is surely preventable and easily maintainable if detected early enough.There are more than 120 types of cancer and related hereditary syndromes There is practically no parts of the body immune from cancer, apart from the ones we have written on, there is Leukemia which is blood cancer,are you supprised? What of bone cancer,anal cancer stomach cancer and the least expected one which is skin cancer..Cancer is hereditary which is the major cause, followed by life style you choose to live..   Some cancers could disappear over 90% if we could adopt a new lifestyle and eliminating the causes of these cancers.Cancer prevention is possible. Almost two cancer could be prevented by eating better. Moreover, early detection of tumors can often eliminate tumors before they become malignant (cervical, colon, prostate and in particular). There are currently three cancer w...

CERVICAL CANCER.(A DEADLY DISEASE OF WOMEN RACE...)

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  Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death in women,it is  completely treatable and preventable, but only if detected early on in its development. Tests such as pap smears have helped bring down the number of deaths attributed to this sexually transmitted infection; yet the ignorance of early warning signs leads to many deaths- deaths which can be completely avoided with just a little bit of information and vigilance. Cervical cancer is an infection caused by the human papillomavirus, which comes in many types and few of which cause cancer. The symptoms of this disease are a lot more subtle than some other cancers, but can be clearly spotted nonetheless to save lives,the following signs are what could proceeds cancer and if observed, hospital should be your next port of call.   Pelvic Pain Cramps and pain in the pelvis is not unusual for women, especially at certain points of their menstrual cycle. But if this pain is more acute or frequent, lasts longer than usual, or...

CANCER OF THE MOUTH...(NOT EASILY NOTICEABLE)

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  You may not realize it when you go to the dentist, but they are doing more than just checking your mouth for tooth decay or cavities. They are also looking for signs of mouth cancer in your oral health. Even if you have regular physicals, chances are your doctor is not checking your mouth for the subtle signs and indicators of oral cancer. As a result, it is critical to visit your dentist on a regular basis for oral health screenings and preventative care. Oral cancer can form in any part of the mouth or throat and it can often advance quite rapidly without any outward indicators of its presence other than some very subtle warnings inside your mouth that you may not see. The risk for getting oral cancer increases with age and males have a higher rate than females do for getting oral cancer. People who smoke, chew tobacco or drink alcohol are also at an increased risk for oral cancer. If you are in the high risk group you need to make sure you talk to your doctor about how often y...

LUNG CANCER..(NOT ONLY SMOKERS ARE AT RISK)

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  A major killer of men and women in the world is lung cancer. The main contribute of lung disease are cigarette smoking, secondhand smoke, air pollutants and the other causative factors. Not only cigarette smokers but there are non smokers also do get lung cancer and smokers who don't get it. Early signs of lung cancer are very essential for them. In Fact, fifty percent of persons who develop cancer of the lungs are previous smokers, and fifteen percent are for non-smokers. Lung Cancer has many symptoms. Sometimes all of them are associated with other illness that has no connection with lung cancer. You should be aware, since lung cancer is in early stage not shows any symptoms at all. That's why most people will think it's just small illness or even ignore it. The following are the Early signs of lung cancer: 1. Shortness of breath Another regular early sign of lung cancer is briefness of breath which you can only observe with activity. Talk to your physician when you hav...

BREAST CANCER....(MALIGNANT DICEASE FOR ALL RACES)

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  Millions of women can be affected by breast cancer throughout the world. This year, breast cancer is growing like an epidemic and it is estimated that 45,000 patients will die of breast cancer. If you feel a lump in your breast solid, you should visit a specialist for consultation. Millions of women can be affected by breast cancer throughout the world. This year, breast cancer is growing like an epidemic and it is estimated that 45,000 patients will die of breast cancer. If you feel a lump in your breast solid, you should visit a specialist for consultation. Symptoms of breast cancer: Breast cancer in the early stages do not cause pain. Unfortunately, in the early stages when developing breast cancer, breast cancer symptoms are not visible. But the cancer was still growing, and which must be observed by every woman that cancer can cause tremendous changes, the symptoms of breast cancer include a lump or thickening in or near the breast, a change in the shape or size of the breas...

CANCER....(A DEADLY DECEASE)

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  The Most Obvious Cancer Symptoms Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Unless it is diagnosed at an early stage, cancer ca prove to be fatal. However, even if it is diagnosed and treated at an early stage, there are still serious chances of a recurrence at a later age. It can develop in any part of the body. There are many types of cancer. Some common types include lung cancer, blood cancer, breast cancer and throat cancer. Early detection is vital to finding a viable cure. Chemotherapy is effective only if the cancer is detected at an early stage. That is why you need to keep the most obvious cancer symptoms in your mind. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, it might be a wise idea to seek medical assistance: Unexplained bleeding If you are bleeding from any part of the body for no apparent reason, it may be a sign of cancer. Unexplained bleeding is one of the most common cancer symptoms. For instance, if your mouth is bleeding profusely, it may be due to a ...