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What is mastitis? Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue common in new mothers that are breastfeeding. A common condition among new mothers, mastitis affects approximately 1 in 10 breastfeeding women. It involves the inflammation of breast tissue and is often accompanied by moderate to severe infections. In addition to causing significant discomfort or pain, mastitis...

Gallbladder cancer forms when healthy gallbladder cells develop changes (mutations) in their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Gallbladder cancer, also known as malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder, is a disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the gallbladder. This cancer causes no specific signs or symptoms in the early stages. Also, the...

Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. The chances of occurrence of breast cancer in men are rare. Out of every 100 breast cancer diagnosed in the United States, 1 is found in a...

Arthritis is a blanket term for over 100 types of diseases that affect the joints. The terms arthritis and osteoarthritis are often confused. Arthritis is a broad term that refers to the inflammation (swelling and pain) of the joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis, and osteoarthritis is the most common type. Osteoarthritis is...

How parents can help Babies at 5 months of age are developing rapidly. As a parent, it is a pleasure to get involved in your 5-month-old baby's development.  Parents play a critical role in promoting infant development socially and physically. At this age, learning and play are inseparable. Hence, spend time with your baby to...

Things to know about cancer Cancer comes from overproduction and malfunction of the body's cells. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body. There are over 200 types of cancer. Anything that may cause a normal body cell to develop abnormally potentially can cause cancer; general categories of cancer-related or causative...

Rectal cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of the cells in the rectum which is the last part of the large bowel close to the anus. Staging of rectal cancer means determining the extent to which it has developed by growing and spreading to near and distant sites. Staging is important because it helps plan...

Treatment options for skin cancer depend on the size, location, type, and stage of cancer. Skin cancers originate in the skin due to abnormal cell growth. It is the most common form of cancer and can be cured effectively if diagnosed and treated early. Most often, skin cancer develops in parts of the body exposed to...

How common is coronavirus in babies and kids? It is unlikely that a mother will pass COVID-19 to her unborn child during pregnancy. COVID-19 is uncommon in children. In the U.S., over 4 million children have tested positive for Coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.  There is a low risk of transmitting COVID-19 from mother...

Most people diagnosed with cancer do not have the recognized factors that increase their risk of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It refers to uncontrolled growth of the cells that results in overgrowth of the organ it affects along with a tendency to spread to nearby and distant sites in...