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As per the National Diabetes Statistics Report (2020), around 34.2 million people in the United States have diabetes. As per the National Diabetes Statistics Report (2020), around 34.2 million people in the United States have diabetes. This counts for 10.5% of the US population. Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is rising at an alarming rate …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain, resulting in memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia (loss of memory and cognitive skills). People with Alzheimer's disease first develop memory loss. As the disease progresses, memory loss worsens and …

Doctors may ask people with Graves’ disease to avoid certain foods Doctors may ask people with Graves’ disease to avoid certain foods because of the following reasons: These people may have issues with foods that contain iodine. Caffeine and foods with a high caffeine content may aggravate the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Food allergens (if any) may also cause symptoms similar …

Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease that can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Experts are not yet fully aware of what may be the exact reason for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease that can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Experts are not yet fully aware of what may be the exact reason for …

If prostate cancer is left untreated, it may grow and possibly spread out of the prostate gland to the local tissues or distant sites such as liver and lungs. If prostate cancer is left untreated, it may grow and possibly spread out of the prostate gland to the local tissues or distant sites such as liver and lungs. Unchecked prostate …

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare eye condition characterized by progressive inflammation and damage to the muscles and soft tissues near the eyes, especially the extraocular muscle and connective and fatty tissues. Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare eye condition characterized by progressive inflammation and damage to the muscles and soft tissues near the eyes, especially the extraocular …

Lung cancer Lung cancer refers to an uncontrolled growth of cells that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer refers to an uncontrolled growth of cells that starts in the lungs. The cells then cluster together to form a tumor that can spread to other sites in the body. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States …

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer in an individual is still being researched upon. However, the most important risk factor for pancreatic cancer is increasing age, with risk rising to 1 in 61 by the age of 85 years. The exact cause of pancreatic cancer in an individual is still being researched upon. However, the most important risk factor for …

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. It is the second most common cancer in males in the United States (the first being skin cancer). Around 13 out of 100 men get prostate cancer during their lifetime in America. The …

Gaslighting examples Gaslighting is a form of manipulation commonly seen in abusive relationships. Gaslighting is when your emotions, words, and experiences are twisted and used against you, causing you to question your reality.  10 examples of gaslighting are: Telling lies: They tell blatant lies because they are setting up a precedent, and the victim is not sure if what they …