The perception of health benefits of vaccines Since the end of the 18thcentury with the English doctor Edward Jenner, and especially one century later with the seminal works of French biologist Louis Pasteur, vaccination has proven its efficacy against some deadly infectious diseases. While some people might still object and dispute the positive benefits of […]
Colon cancer symptoms: what are they? The signs and symptoms of colon cancer depend on the location of the tumor, and whether or not it has spread to other areas in the body (metastasis). Most of the colon cancer symptoms can be divided into two: local or systemic. Local colon cancer symptoms Local colon cancer symptoms are those that have a direct effect on […]
Risk factors of ovarian cancer: an overview A risk factor is anything that increases the chances of getting or developing a disease. While certain risk factors can influence the development of ovarian cancer, most of them do not directly cause the tumor to form. Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors does not […]
Symptoms of ovarian cancer an overview Ovarian cancer can cause several signs or symptoms. Women are more likely to have symptoms if the cancer has spread to other organs. The most common symptoms are: Bloating Abdominal pain Trouble eating or feeling full quickly Urinary symptoms such as increased urgency or frequency Weight loss […]
