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Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Every period came with severe abdominal pain. She managed with painkillers, telling herself she was simply someone with unusually bad cramps.
Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Once Meant a Two-Night Stay. Asan Medical Center Cuts It to One Day

Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Once Meant a Two-Night Stay. Asan Medical Center Cuts It to One Day

When patients are told something looks abnormal in their pancreas, many begin worrying about hospital admission even before receiving test results.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to attribute to a single cause. However, a major South Korean study tracking...
Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Many people feel an immediate wave of guilt when faced with a sweet dessert. In particular, the widespread belief that...
The Longevity Diet: 8 Essential Plant-Based Proteins to Help You Live Longer

The Longevity Diet: 8 Essential Plant-Based Proteins to Help You Live Longer

Prioritizing plant-based protein in your daily meals may be one of the simplest ways to support healthy aging and...
Why Eating Around the Mold on Your Food Is a Dangerous Gamble

Why Eating Around the Mold on Your Food Is a Dangerous Gamble

“Ugh, what a waste. It’s just a tiny bit, so I should probably just eat it.” When I was young, my grandmother would...
Beyond the Paleolithic Myth: Why Human Biology Clashes with the Carnivore Diet

Beyond the Paleolithic Myth: Why Human Biology Clashes with the Carnivore Diet

What proportion of human history does the Paleolithic era actually represent? The Paleolithic period spans from roughly...
Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Approximately six million years ago, early humans evolving from primates sustained themselves on a largely plant-based...
Mapping Cancer’s Footprint: Specialized PET/CT Scans Pinpoint Metastasis and Recurrence

Mapping Cancer’s Footprint: Specialized PET/CT Scans Pinpoint Metastasis and Recurrence

Following a cancer diagnosis, patients and their families almost invariably ask the same urgent question: “How far has...
Shifting Trends in Stomach Cancer: Why Young Women Face a Stealthier Threat

Shifting Trends in Stomach Cancer: Why Young Women Face a Stealthier Threat

Data released by South Korea's Central Cancer Registry show that the nation recorded 28,943 new stomach cancer cases...