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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisProgressionManaging SymptomsHow Treatable Is SCLC?TreatmentTreatment Side EffectsSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Progression Managing Symptoms How Treatable Is SCLC? Treatment Treatment Side Effects Support Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive form of cancer that is found in 15% of people with lung cancer.The other 85% of people have non-small cell lung cancer. The difference is how the cancer behaves and its appearance under a microscope....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSCLCNSCLCOther TypesDifferencesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SCLC NSCLC Other Types Differences Frequently Asked Questions There are two main types oflung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Each type looks, grows, and spreads differently. They are also treated in different ways. This article discusses the differences betweensmall cell lung cancerandnon-small cell lung cancer. What Is Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Small Intestine?FunctionPartsRelated SystemsAssociated DisordersKeeping the Small Intestine HealthyTests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Small Intestine? Function Parts Related Systems Associated Disorders Keeping the Small Intestine Healthy Tests The small intestine is part of thedigestive system. Its main function is to break down and absorb ingested nutrients while mixing and moving the intestinal contents—consisting of gastric juices and partly digested food—along the digestive tract into thecolon, or large intestine....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Type 2 Diabetes in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Photo courtesy of Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis / Owner Zoe Hansen Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis is a mother, wife, and heart attack and stroke survivor who continues to live a beautiful life despite a diagnosis of type two diabetes and heart-related challenges.She is an American Heart Association and an American Diabetes Association Ambassador. Hyvelle is also the founder of Heart Sistas, an organization bringing awareness and education to underrepresented women about women’s health, with a diverse group of women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisStagingTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Staging Treatment Prognosis Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) is a type of cancer that affects small organs called lymph nodes. Specifically, it affectswhite blood cellsknown asB-cell lymphocytesthat help the body fight infection. When you have SLL, your body will start to produce immature, cancerous B-cells in thelymph nodes. SLL is an indolent (slow-growing) cancer....

Key TakeawaysThe SMART Health Card, a technology that allows Americans to keep a copy of their COVID vaccine and testing information as a QR code, is now in use in more than 20 states.The QR code technology of the SMART Health Cards makes health information easier to verify and harder to forge.Digital proofs of vaccination may continue to gain traction over time. Key Takeaways The SMART Health Card, a technology that allows Americans to keep a copy of their COVID vaccine and testing information as a QR code, is now in use in more than 20 states....

Head liceare everywhere. If you have kids and they are around other kids, they are at risk of getting head lice. They are in every community and school district, from the richest to the poorest. Although the focus of parents and pediatricians is usually ontreating head lice infestations, with more lice being resistant or hard to treat, it is probably even more important to teach your kids to avoid head lice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Osmophobia?Role of HyperosmiaCommon Odor TriggersPrevention Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Osmophobia? Role of Hyperosmia Common Odor Triggers Prevention Tips JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images It isn’t quite clear why some people are more sensitive to noxious smells than others, but osmophobia— a psychological hypersensitivity to smells—is a common part of the migraine experience. Generally, chemical fumes such as cleaners and gasoline are those most likely to induce a migraine attack....

Key TakeawaysSmileDirectClub’s abrupt closure last week has left many customers with questions and concerns about their teeth aligning treatment.The company has offered no further support for customers who are in the middle of their treatment.Some orthodontists are offering free consultations for SmileDirectClub customers to determine the best way to move forward with their treatment. Key Takeaways SmileDirectClub’s abrupt closure last week has left many customers with questions and concerns about their teeth aligning treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThyroid FunctionConcerns in Autoimmune Thyroid DiseaseGoiterEye ProblemsThyroid CancerVaping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Thyroid Function Concerns in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Goiter Eye Problems Thyroid Cancer Vaping There is no single organ system of the body in which cigarette smoking is anything less than harmful. While focus is often placed on the effects of smoking on the lungs, heart, and skin, the thyroid gland can be hurt just as much....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCardiovascular EffectsEffect of QuittingHow to Quit SmokingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cardiovascular Effects Effect of Quitting How to Quit Smoking Frequently Asked Questions Smoking causeshypertension(high blood pressure) both in the short term and over a long period of time. This puts young and older smokers at higher risk of developing high blood pressure when compared to those who do not smoke....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.But a higher risk of dementia was found in people who reduced their cigarette use, compared to those who kept the same rate of consumption.Researchers suggested that public health messaging should emphasize smoking cessation instead of reduction. Key Takeaways A recent study found that quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Eat ThemNutrition DetailsBenefitsPreparation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Eat Them Nutrition Details Benefits Preparation Snap peas, also called sugar peas or sugar snap peas, are avegetablethat grows on vines, in cooler seasons. Snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. Snap peas and snow peas are identical nutritionally and taste similar, but snap peas tend to be sweeter and more flavorful....