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The What, Why and How of A Colonoscopy

by Benson Yeung

Via Sports Media Watch, Dan Gross at the Philadelphia Daily News reported that Charles Barkley, former NBA star, was to have a televised colonoscopy as part of the upcoming "Stand Up to Cancer" event that... published 3 months ago

7 comments    health medicine cancer

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You Need Cystoscopy But That's Nothing

by Benson Yeung

Cystoscopy is examination of the inside of the bladder and urethra, using a fine telescope passed through the urethra. It is a minor procedure with small risks of ill effects. Flexible Cystoscopy is... published 4 months ago

1 comment    health medicine disease

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Quackery And Health Fraud Warning

by Benson Yeung

Every day, millions of people fall for dishonest ads promoting worthless health products, alternative medical treatment, or qualified but over-promising therapists. If these promises are delivered, we’ll be... published 4 months ago

0 comments    health medicine cancer

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How To Quit A Bad Habit

by Benson Yeung

If you want to quit a bad habit, you are bound to fail. Your mind, if it’s similar to most minds, is programmed to build up habits, and not to change old ones. Trying hard not to do something only... published 2 months ago

12 comments    health advice how to

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Pitfalls Of Home Treatment For Hemorrhoids

by Benson Yeung

When symptoms such as pain, rectal discomfort, burning and itching occur, many sufferers go for home remedies. The more popular remedies are fiber supplements, exercise, sitz bath, compresses and ice packs.... published 5 months ago

1 comment    health medicine alternative medicine

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Hubpages' First Interactive Short Story

by Benson Yeung

8 August 2007, Monday, Cloudy It was a lousy day. Mr. Bradley’s CT scan showed multiple masses in his liver. These were reported as “likely metastases from a primary cancer.” I explained to him that... published 3 months ago

1 comment    health family life

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He Is Obsessed With His Acne, Why That Can Be Serious

by Benson Yeung

A mild disturbance with body image is quite common. Many of us will think a certain part of our body is less than ideal. We often find our teenagers complaining about their acne, teeth and everything else on... published 5 months ago

0 comments    health mental health

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Why do you need colorectal cancer screening

by Benson Yeung

There are many reasons for not having screening of colon and rectal cancer. There are more important things to do, and things to quickly get out of the way. There are morning meetings to make, after-work... published 6 months ago

0 comments    health colon cancer colonoscopy

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Trichomoniasis, The Silent Endemic

by Benson Yeung

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). An estimated 7.4 million new cases occur each year in women and men, in the States. Unfortunately, it is not a well-known STD, due to its... published 4 months ago

0 comments    health std vaginitis

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Dos and Donts of Dietary Fiber

by Benson Yeung

Dietary fiber comes from plants. Unlike other nutrients, it is not absorbed by the human intestinal tract. It forms bulk that goes through the digestive tract and keeps our intestinal function regulated.... published 5 months ago

0 comments    health food diet


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