For parents, one of the best ways to protect their children from the unexpected illnesses is to ensure they’re up to date on all their immunizations. Immunizations aren’t just for children, though. In fact, depending on your age, there are certain immunizations you may benefit from to keep yourself healthy. Immunizations Wear Out Even if […]
With less than 1 man in 100,000 being diagnosed, penile cancer is rare in North American and Europe, accounting for less than 1% of cancer deaths. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2017 estimated statistics, in the United States, 2,120 men were diagnosed with, and 360 deaths resulted from, penile cancer. It is much more […]
One of the deadliest cancers for women, according to WHO, cervical cancer is responsible for over 270,000 deaths a year, with 85% of those deaths occurring in developing countries, where cervical cancer is the second most common cancer for women. About one million women are currently living with cervical cancer although it is easily preventable. […]
A pap smear is used as a screening test for cervical cancer. It involves scraping cells from the cervix to look at whether there are any precancerous or cancerous cells present. It is a relatively simple procedure that can be done quickly in your doctor’s office. All women should begin getting pap smears once they turn 21, […]
Oral cancer or mouth cancer comprises multiple different types of tumors affecting various regions around the oral cavity. Research by the National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has shown that 10.5 per 100,000 adults will develop oral cancer. It occurs more frequently in men and increases n incidence with […]
Warts are growths that appear on the skin. They can grow on almost any part of the body, and they can be large or small. Warts are the result of clogged blood vessels. They can be removed in several different ways, and most of the time, they are harmless. Most warts even go away on […]
