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Cancer during pregnancy Because a woman’s body is already significantly more vulnerable during pregnancy, the effect of having cancer during pregnancy may be severe, and can even directly or indirectly affect the baby’s health as well. But how does one know they have cancer while pregnant? What types of cancer are most common during pregnancy? Detecting cancer […]

Chemotherapy is a form of treatment that kills fast-growing cells. Surgery is also often done before or after undergoing chemotherapy to lessen the cancer cells. These are the practiced ways of treating cancer. However, some patients are refusing chemotherapy or surgery due to various reasons. So, what happens if you don’t do chemotherapy or surgery? Those […]

Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer from a place of origin to different parts of the body. Metastatic cancer is also commonly known as advanced cancer. It is also sometimes referred to as stage 4 cancer.  Cancer cells can travel into other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymph system when they break […]

When it's summertime and we're faced with the oppressive heat, we all need to blow off some steam with cool air and refreshing wind. Air conditioners have become more and more in demand in these times, but how much can we really trust our AC? Are there particular harmful effects of air conditioning on lungs? Risks […]

The role that our lungs play in our daily life cannot be overemphasized. Inhaling oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide seems like a simple job, but our lungs do it tirelessly every day without fail. If we add to that all of the air pollution we encounter in our environment, we can see how stressed our […]

Asbestosis occurs when asbestos fibers cause scarring in your lungs. These scars limit your breathing and disturb the oxygen’s ability to enter your bloodstream. But before understanding how to treat asbestosis and its long-term effects, let us look at some of the facts, common symptoms, and risk factors of asbestosis. Treating asbestosis: Facts about asbestosis Asbestosis […]

Dengue is one of the most widespread mosquito-borne viral infections in the world. The virus responsible for causing dengue is dengue virus (DENV). There are four types of this virus, meaning that you can be infected up to four times. Dengue has a marked effect of lowering the platelet count of patients. This makes it a […]

Dengue is a common mosquito-borne disease. In some cases, dengue progresses and becomes fatal. Dengue shock syndrome, also known as severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever, is a complication of dengue that causes hemorrhaging or bleeding inside the body. This ultimately results in death if not treated carefully. Here are the dengue shock syndrome symptoms […]

Dengue is a common disease that humans get from an infected mosquito’s bite. This type of disease is usually rampant in tropical and subtropical regions. Dengue must be treated seriously as it can cause severe symptoms and complications, including bleeding, drop in blood pressure, and even death. There is no cure for dengue. However, it […]