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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s Not ContagiousWhy It HappensFamily RiskOrgan TransplantsPregnancyInfectionsStigma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Not Contagious Why It Happens Family Risk Organ Transplants Pregnancy Infections Stigma Though cancer is not contagious, some infections that are contagious can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Cancer may run in families, but instead of being transmitted, this risk is related to genetics or common exposures that increase risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsOther Health BenefitsNutrition FactsCelery and Your DietRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Other Health Benefits Nutrition Facts Celery and Your Diet Risks Celery (Apium graveolens) from theApiaceaefamily is a non-starchy vegetable with many health benefits that play a role in disease prevention. These benefits include reducing inflammation and cancer risk and preventinghigh blood pressureandcholesterol levelsassociated with heart disease, as well as contributing factors totype 2 diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactorsTreatment OptionsCan Cancer Come Back?If It Can’t Be TreatedFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cervical Cancer GuideCervical Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors Treatment Options Can Cancer Come Back? If It Can’t Be Treated Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cervical Cancer Guide If you’ve been diagnosed withcervical cancer, your first concern may be about cure and survival. When detected early, cervical cancer is highly treatable and curable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpact on LungsLong COVID and Chest CongestionOther SymptomsSymptoms of Different VariantsTreatmentBreathing ExercisesPostural ExercisesEmergency Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact on Lungs Long COVID and Chest Congestion Other Symptoms Symptoms of Different Variants Treatment Breathing Exercises Postural Exercises Emergency Symptoms Up to one-quarter of people with COVID-19 may experience a cough with mucus (phlegm).Though not typical, sometimes chest congestion is a sign of COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauseSymptomsComplicationsLifestyle TipsPreventionWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cause Symptoms Complications Lifestyle Tips Prevention When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Chronic loneliness occurs when a person experiences loneliness for an extended period. It’s not a diagnosable mental health condition, but it can affect your emotional and physical health. Loneliness is a feeling of lack of a sense of belonging or lack of meaningful or close relationships....

Amount matters when it comes to whether or not coconut is low-FODMAP. For example, a quarter-of-a-cup of shredded coconut is considered low-FODMAP, but doubling that puts it in the high-FODMAP category.These sugars and alcohols are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. It can be particularly important to monitor your intake if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because consuming too many may triggersymptoms.This article discusses the FODMAP content of shredded coconut, as well as coconut oil, milk, and water, and what amounts are considered low-FODMAP....

Contrary to what its name suggests, a coconut (Cocos nucifera) is not a nut—it’s a fruit.Despite this, the Food and Drug Administration classifies it as a tree nut for the purposes of food allergen labeling.Coconuts may be a concern for people who have allergies to other nuts. However, just because you areallergic to tree nutslike cashews or almonds doesn’t necessarily mean that you also have an allergy to coconut.Coconut allergies are uncommon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Coconut?NutritionHealth BenefitsOther ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Coconut? Nutrition Health Benefits Other Considerations Frequently Asked Questions The coconut (Cocos nucifera) plant is from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines) and the islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Researchers have explored the potential health benefits of coconut, including its role as an antibacterial and anticancer agent and its effect onblood sugarandheart health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGlycemic IndexCoconut Sugar vs. Table SugarNutrition FactsHow It’s MadeCoconut Sugar Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Glycemic Index Coconut Sugar vs. Table Sugar Nutrition Facts How It’s Made Coconut Sugar Alternatives Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree. The sap is dried and made into granules or blocks of sugar for culinary uses.It’s often marketed as a healthier alternative to table sugar and with additional benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits for ArthritisCoffee and MedicationsOther BenefitsRisks and Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits for Arthritis Coffee and Medications Other Benefits Risks and Side Effects If you are a coffee drinker with arthritis, you will need to weigh these pros and cons, which can vary depending on the type of arthritis you have, the type of coffee you drink, and how many cups you drink per day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Coffee Healthy?Everyday ConsumptionUnhealthy Coffee Drinks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Coffee Healthy? Everyday Consumption Unhealthy Coffee Drinks Even though coffee is a popular beverage across the world, it’s common to wonder if coffee is bad for you. Initially, it was thought that coffee was bad for you because early research linked coffee consumption to diseases like heart disease and asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses and BenefitsMethodsRisksFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses and Benefits Methods Risks FAQ Colon cleansing involves flushing out waste from your colon (the large intestine) using fluids. Also calledcolonic hydrotherapyor colonic irrigation, colon cleansing is sometimes necessary for medical reasons such as preparing you for a diagnostic exam or other procedures. However, it’s also often touted as a way to gain certain health benefits, but these personal uses lack scientific backing....

Key Takeaways Diabetes-turned-weight-loss treatments likesemaglutide and tirzepatidework for many people who are prescribed them, but shortages and cost barriers have made it harder for people to keep filling their prescriptions for these life-changing medications. While some patients have been put on alternative dosing schedules as a workaround, others are turning to compounded versions of the weight loss drugs. But is compounding weight loss drugs safe? Should you take compounded Ozempic? Here’s what experts say....