Studies of soursop, a tropical fruit, suggest it has the potential to help treat or prevent certain cancers. More research evidence is needed to confirm and understand the health benefits of soursop.

If you’ve been diagnosed with esophageal (esophagus) cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. It’s important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option against ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Perimenopause is a gradual process that may last several years, often beginning in your mid-40s. Common symptoms during this period include hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, and vaginal dryness. The ...

This dermatologist is using a dermatoscope to examine a patient’s scalp. Effective treatment for hair loss begins with finding the cause. To get an accurate diagnosis, it helps to see a ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by inflammation and immune-mediated damage to the body’s tissue. These effects are produced by immune cells that mistakenly attack joints, and sometimes other organs of ...

The treatment of bladder cancer is based mainly on the clinical stage of the cancer when it’s first diagnosed. This is your doctor’s best estimate of how far the cancer has grown, based on the exams ...

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How do dermatologists diagnose impetigo? A dermatologist can often diagnose impetigo by looking at your skin. Sometimes, lab tests are necessary to give you the diagnosis, or to get information ...

Are you giving your pet too many treats? Many pet owners give these little extras as rewards -- or to show their love for their dogs or cats -- without thinking about the number of calories that are ...

Your heart valves help control the direction of your blood flow. If one or more of your heart valves is not working properly it can put extra strain on your heart. If this happens you may need surgery ...