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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancers on the planet. Symptoms and diagnostic testing are not very specific and as a result, many cases will be diagnosed in the late stages of the disease. Here, we will examine why that is the case.

Chapped lips can be caused by too much sun, too much wind, or maybe something systemic. Here are seven serious conditions that can cause chronic chapped lips even when you are practicing the best chapped lip care.

Anger is an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense wrath and rage. Like all other emotions, it's accompanied by physiological and biological changes.

A hernia is a small or large opening in the wall of the abdomen. When a hernia is present, it can be seen as a bulging out of the abdomen. It is easier to visualize a bulging hernia when the muscles of the abdomen are tightened.

The use of oxytocin nasal spray has been said to "treat autism", "enhance relationships", and "promote fidelity in partners". Is there any truth to these claims?

You have, of course, heard about the dangers associated with COVID-19. Practices put in place to slow it, like social distancing, hygiene or requiring face masks would logically seem to reduce the spread of other diseases, too, but is this true?

What do we know about pulmonary fibrosis, a life-threatening condition in which your lungs are more prone to develop severe complications after respiratory infections? How are people with pre-existing pulmonary fibrosis affected by COVID-19?

Did you know that organ transplants have a higher chance of succeeding in the long-term if donor and recipient have a shared genetic background? This is why it's so important for people from diverse backgrounds to register as organ donors.

Are you often tired, even to the point of disorientation, despite sleeping plenty at night and even taking naps during the day? That's called hypersomnolence, and it can have a nasty impact on your daily life. What do you need to know?

The sooner you notice that something may be wrong, the quicker you can take necessary steps in order to successfully diagnose and treat blood cancer on time. Here are the most common findings outside the laboratory involving blood cancer.