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what to know when preparing for your virtual colonoscopy

What to Know When Preparing for a Virtual Colonoscopy

Unlike traditional colonoscopy, where the procedure involves a scope being inserted into one’s rectum and through the colon, a virtual colonoscopy is a new non-invasive procedure that uses a CT (computed tomography) scanner to identify polyps or other changes in the colon. A CT scanner combines large amounts of X-rays into a single image, which

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Diverticular Disease

Breaking Down Diverticular Disease and How CBS Can Help

Diverticular disease refers to conditions that affect small pockets or pouches known as “diverticula,” which are found in your digestive tract. These bulges or pockets develop in the lining of the colon or large intestine and typically occur when the inner layer of the digestive tract pushes through weak spots in the outer layer. Basically,

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cholesterol

The Ins and Outs of Cholesterol (And How to Manage it)

One piece of advice you’ll most likely get from the doctor is that you should always maintain a good cholesterol level. This is because, more often than not, cholesterol is a silent killer that is strongly associated with life-threatening diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many others. The bad thing about this health problem

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what is NAFLD

What is NAFLD?

NAFLD is an acronym for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a disease caused by the build-up of fat in the liver. When left untreated, this disease can cause permanent scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) and potentially lead to liver cancer and liver failure. Non-alcoholic fatty is the most common form of chronic liver disease in the

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