Men’s Health
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A Healthy Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of men and women of all ages. It causes serious health problems and harms your heart. While having a healthy blood pressure is important for everyone, it’s especially important for women, and it’s never too early to start thinking about keeping it in a healthy range. In fact,…
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Increase in Meningococcal Disease Cases in the United States
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CDC Issues Health Alert The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on March 28, 2024, warning healthcare providers about a rise in invasive meningococcal disease in the United States. Cases caused by the prevalent strain are disproportionately occurring in people ages 30–60 years (65%), Black or African American people (63%),…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of your digestive system. While often overshadowed by other cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious public health concern. Since CRC is often preventable through early…
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How Do I Know I Have COPD?
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November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, but what is COPD, and how do I know if I have it? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases: These lung diseases all make it difficult to breathe. The number one cause of COPD is cigarette smoking, but it can also…
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What are Shingles
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Shingles are a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Decades after having chicken pox, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
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What is Testicular Cancer?
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Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal (malignant) cells. These malignant cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to parts of the body. Testicular cancer is the growth of malignant cells in one or both testicles. About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is not a common form of cancer. Though it can…