Cancer and Diseases

You've heard it over and over again: your health is wealth. So do you know how to stay healthy and detect signs of diseases early on? Find information on the different types of cancer and tips for early detection, staying healthy, uncovering the signs of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.

Common cold

By Tish Davidso, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although over 200 different viruses can cause a cold, 30-50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all colds clear up in less than two weeks without complications.

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Beat your family history; even if breast cancer, heart disease, depression or obesity run in your family, there are preventive steps you can take now to improve your odds

By Stacey Colino, Jan, 2004

For better or worse, your parents' health history can predict your own: If your mom or dad has a serious condition like obesity, heart disease or cancer, your own risk is, of course, higher.

But how much higher? The truth is, what it means to have a family history can vary a lot depending on the disease. That's why it's important to not only know your medical background, but also to tease out how much hereditary factors influence your individual risk so you can identify the precautions to take to protect yourself while you're still healthy.

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