Cervical cancer is the second-most common cause of death from cancer in women. But unlike breast cancer (the leading cause), cervical cancer usually has no early symptoms. It’s not until the cancer grows into nearby tissues that symptoms begin to show, says Gynecologic Oncologist Yvonne C. Collins, M.D. If you have any of these symptoms,… Continue reading
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How to reduce the risk from cervical cancer
Quit the Cigs They’ve garnered the nickname “cancer sticks” for their part in lung and throat cancers, but smoking cigarettes has an effect on cervical cancer as well. “Once you’re infected with HPV [human papillomavirus], smoking more than doubles your risk of not beating the disease on your own,” says Mark Einstein, M.D., director of… Continue reading
Treatment for insomnia
Treatment for insomnia focuses on the reason why you don’t sleep well. If you have a medical problem, such as chronic pain, or an emotional problem, such as stress, treating that problem may help you sleep better. You may be able to sleep better by making some small changes. It may help to: – Go… Continue reading
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep problem that can affect your quality of life. People with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning. Your sleep problems may come and go, or they may be ongoing. – A short-term sleep problem… Continue reading