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Our body’s internal organs play a vital role in our health. By extension, they’re also the reason why we live. If we miss an internal organ, the body might shut down, causing death. For this reason, people are encouraged to get themselves checked routinely to see how their internal organs are doing. Among the many […]

The heart is a precious yet complex organ in the body that keeps everything in sync and also needs to be checked regularly to ensure it is in good condition. Because of this, there are many things that can be done to ensure your heart is working as it should be. Keep reading below to

Being diagnosed with a tumor is never an easy thing for anyone. There’s no such thing as a “good tumor.” They’re basically a mass of mutated cells that will only cause pain, discomfort, and even disfigurement. However, not all tumors are the same. Some of them can be benign, while others are malignant. Read on

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

Heart disease can go undetected for a while, and for many people, the first symptom is a heart attack resulting from the disease itself. Instead of waiting for the worst to happen, you can be more proactive through a low-dose heart CT scan for your heart health.  What is a Heart CT Scan? A CT

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,

Pulmonary nodules are abnormal growths that form in the lungs and are usually found during a routine chest scan. These small growths are quite common and can be seen on one in 500 chest X-rays and one in 100 CT scans of the chest. More so, CT scans of people over 50 who smoke will typically show

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

In every human body, the spine serves many functions, especially in terms of movement and posture. In addition to protecting the spinal cord and nerve roots, it protects several body organs, provides structural support and balance, and enables flexible motion. The spine is an organ that does so much on a day-to-day basis. Hence, it

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