Early detection of lung cancer with an annual CT, short for computed tomography, screening of people at high risk for lung cancer can be a winning factor in the battle against cancer. However, the method is still being studied. The scan takes...
When there is a chance a woman could be pregnant, chances are she wants to know for sure as soon as possible. Early detection home pregnancy tests make it possible to do just that, potentially as soon as five days before her missed period.
Skin cancer usually develops on sun-exposed areas of the skin, but it may also appear on areas not often exposed to sunlight. Common places where the disease arises include the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, arms and legs. Less...
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, occurs most often in women who have gone through menopause, though about a quarter of uterine cancer cases involve women under the age of 50. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, uterine...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended in 2010 that health professionals continue using body mass index, or BMI, as an indicator of excess weight in children and adolescents 6 to 18 years of age. A child is at high risk for obesity if...
If you suspect you may be pregnant, you may be experiencing a lot of uncertainty. Having a baby is a major life change, whether it is your first or your fourth. Simply being pregnant may mean making significant changes to your lifestyle, by giving...
Early Detect Inc. is the manufacturer of many home diagnostic testing kits that help consumers identify a variety of medical conditions, including early pregnancy. Early Detect's home pregnancy test purports to give you results that are 99 percent...
According to the American Cancer Society, early screening for breast cancer and detection may increase a woman’s survival rate. The older a woman’s age, the higher the risk of breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute....
Ovarian cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early. According to the American Cancer Society, the symptoms of ovarian cancer, when it is in its early stages, are commonly attributed to other things. There are a few things you can do to...
Breast cancer occurs when cells within the breast become malignant. These damaged cells can continue to multiply and in some cases a tumor will form. If the tumor is malignant, that means it is cancerous. Without treatment the cancer can spread to...
Warning signs of an eye problem vary with conditions causing changes in the eye. Some eye conditions occur suddenly, causing dramatic changes. Other types of eye diseases gradually damage the eye, causing slow, nearly imperceptible changes. In...
Going outdoors without protection leaves your skin susceptible to sun damage. Sun damage not only causes premature wrinkles but also increases your risk of certain skin cancers such as melanoma. Early detection is the key to preventing...
Moles are bunches of pigmented cells that can appear almost anywhere on the surface of your skin. The medical term for moles is nevi. Moles are harmless in most cases and but in rare instances your moles can develop into skin tumors. Moles can be...
Early detection of pregnancy puts your mind at ease, and, if necessary, it enables you to seek professional care and make the lifestyle changes needed for a healthy pregnancy and new baby. Some women develop symptoms of pregnancy as early as one...
Breast self-examination is a technique that allows you to identify a lump in your breast. According to the American Cancer Society, experts once endorsed monthly breast self-examinations for the early detection of breast cancer, although evidence...
The American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, second only to lung cancer. However, it also reports that breast cancer deaths are on the decline, and this is partially due to the...
The National Institutes of Health report that skin cancer is the No. 1 cancer diagnosed in the United States. There are different types of skin cancer, and each type can have its own set of initial signs and symptoms. Knowing what signs to look...
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare congenital disease in which a baby is born unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. Phenylalanine plays a role in the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair color. As such, infants...
Breast cancer is more common than many women realize. In fact, according to the American Cancer Association, the chances that you will develop breast cancer in your lifetime is 1 in 8, or 12 percent. Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer for...
Finding a problem with your breasts does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. Breasts change regularly for various reasons, including pregnancy, breast-feeding and menopause, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and...
Cancer arises from a change in one single cell. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer begins when cells in a particular area of the body begin to grow uncontrollably. The cellular change can be due to outside factors (smoking) or...
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance with a waxy texture manufactured in the liver and found in various foods, including eggs, meat and dairy products. Some cholesterol is necessary for the body to function properly. However, hypercholesterolemia...
A routine examination of a newborn includes checking her femoral pulse, or feeling her heartbeat by pressing on the artery in her groin. This test may be the first sign of a serious circulatory problem, known as coarctation, or interruption of the...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, affecting 200,000 and killing over 40,000 women each year. There is good news, however, according to Madeline Ellis of Health News: thanks to early detection efforts, death rates have...
Breast self-examination, or BSE, is a screening tool for cancer. In this procedure, women undergo a systematic review of their breasts to look for lumps. While once universally recommended for the prevention of breast cancer, the role of BSE has...
Health maintenance calls for an ongoing partnership between clients and their health and dental care providers. In times of wellness, regular check-ups provide opportunities for doctors and dentists to assist clients in taking an active role in...
The exact cause of ovarian cancer is not known, so identifying risk factors is an important aspect in early detection and prevention. When found in the early stages, women have a five-year survival rate of 93 percent, according to the American...
In many cases, there is no way to prevent hypopituitarism, a medical condition that stops the creation of hormones in the pituitary gland. However, through testing and early detection, some risk factors for hypopituitarism may be successfully...
Just as no specific cause exists for breast cancer, no guarantees exist for its prevention. The good news is that women can take precautions to reduce their risk of developing this disease while increasing their odds of survival through early...
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