Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Drink ItCold-Water ExposureCold vs. HotIdeal Water Temperature Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Drink It Cold-Water Exposure Cold vs. Hot Ideal Water Temperature People are plunging into frigid lakes, easing into bathtubs filled with ice, and downing glasses of cold water. Some might do it for pleasure, and others for the health benefits. Drinking cold water is refreshing and can help you maintain your core temperature when exercising....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVasomotor RhinitisWhy Temperature MattersPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vasomotor Rhinitis Why Temperature Matters Prevention Sometimes you may wish you could turn your runny nose off like a faucet. But that drip actually serves several important purposes in protecting your health. The moisture protects yourmucous membranes, traps germs, and keeps foreign substances out of your nasal passages and body. Guido Mieth / Moment / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Major Surgery?Reasons for ItPreparationDay of SurgeryProceduresRisksRecoveryOutlookWhen to Call a ProviderNext in Colectomy Surgery GuideWhat Is a Partial or Total Colectomy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Major Surgery? Reasons for It Preparation Day of Surgery Procedures Risks Recovery Outlook When to Call a Provider Next in Colectomy Surgery Guide Acolectomyis a type of surgery that removes part or all of the colon....

Key TakeawaysMany universities are strongly discouraging students from traveling to and from campuses for the holiday to curb the spread of COVID-19.Students are shifting their Thanksgiving plans due to concerns about the risk of traveling.Worries about being unable to return to school in the new year due to possible quarantines are factoring into students’ decisions about whether to leave. Key Takeaways Many universities are strongly discouraging students from traveling to and from campuses for the holiday to curb the spread of COVID-19....

Key TakeawaysNew research finds that there’s a possible link between vaping and eating disorders among college students.People with eating disorders often also experience other mental disorders, such as substance abuse.Learning more about the connection between vaping and eating disorders can help clinicians better screen people and improve early intervention. Key Takeaways New research finds that there’s a possible link between vaping and eating disorders among college students.People with eating disorders often also experience other mental disorders, such as substance abuse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsRegional CancerAdvanced Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs Regional Cancer Advanced Cancer Colon cancercan cause poop (stool) changes such as blood in the stool and stools that are looser and more frequent. People with colon cancer may also have other symptoms such as abdominal pain. These symptoms are common in other gastrointestinal conditions and don’t necessarily mean you have colon cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of RecurrenceSurvival StatisticsSymptomsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Recurrence Survival Statistics Symptoms Treatment Coping After thediagnosisand successful treatment ofcolon cancer, it is completely normal to be bombarded with thoughts of recurrence. At times, every twinge, irregular bowel movement, or jolt of pain may serve as a reminder of the disease and its possible reemergence. Verywell / Laura Porter...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStaging SystemStaging and PrognosisNext StepsRecurrence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Staging System Staging and Prognosis Next Steps Recurrence Colon cancer staging involves defining the severity of your disease based on how much cancer is in your body. It describes the extent to which the disease has spread and, if so, how far it has spread from the primary site. While every person’s disease is unique, each stage of colon cancer tends to have a similarprognosisand treatment options across populations....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Survival Factors The stage of cancer at diagnosis also matters to survival: 90% for localized cancer (stage 1 or 2) to 14% for distant spread (stage 4). However, these are only averages and each person’s survival odds vary. Each year, over 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer (also calledcolorectal cancer).It’s the fourth-leading cause of cancer in the United States and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths (mortality)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsLocal SymptomsSystemic SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Colon Cancer GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Colon Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Local Symptoms Systemic Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Colon Cancer Guide Colon cancerusually doesn’t causesymptoms in the early stages. As the disease progresses, you may experience abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and changes in the size and shape of your stool....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsAdvanced-Stage SymptomsConditions With Similar SymptomsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Advanced-Stage Symptoms Conditions With Similar Symptoms When to See a Provider Colon cancer symptoms in women include diarrhea, constipation, unintended weight loss, and bloody stools. While these are the same for anyone with colon cancer, symptoms in women may be misattributed todigestive disordersthat affect them more often than men....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsScreeningCancer DevelopmentPrognosisTreatmentRecurrenceLife ExpectancyNext in Colon Cancer GuideColon Cancer Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms Screening Cancer Development Prognosis Treatment Recurrence Life Expectancy Next in Colon Cancer Guide Colon cancer occurs when cancerous cells develop in the colon (large intestine). This condition can cause no symptoms, especially at first, but eventually, signs include changes in bathroom habits and blood in stools....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProcedureSide EffectsBenefitsWhen to Call a Healthcare ProviderAlternative Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Procedure Side Effects Benefits When to Call a Healthcare Provider Alternative Treatments Before undergoing colon cleansing (also called colonichydrotherapyand colonics), you should take into account not only the benefits of the procedure but also its risks. Colonicshave made a comeback in popularity in recent years, despite lingering doubts about their overall safety....