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This Aggressive Cancer Often Strikes Without Warning

Of all the types of cancers that strike companion animals, hemangiosarcoma is one of the sneakiest. Sadly, more often than not, a pet suddenly develops internal hemorrhaging and the disease is diagnosed as a result of the crisis. Hemangiosarcoma is a rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer, occurring almost exclusively in dogs and rarely in cats and horses.
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Nail Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Did you know that your fingernails can provide clues to your overall health?
For example, ice pick-like depressions in the nails (nail pitting) are common in people who have psoriasis — a condition characterized by scaly patches on the skin. Nail pitting can also be related to connective tissue disorders, such as Reiter's syndrome, and alopecia areata — an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.
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How To Tell If Your Cat's Secretly Sick

It happens all too often — by the time an owner realizes her cat is sick, the cat is very sick. Cats tend to hide their illnesses, and they even hide themselves when they're ill. But many problems are best treated when they're caught early, which means you are your cat's most important health care provider. You're the one who sees him every day and decides when he needs to see the veterinarian. Don't ignore what he's trying to tell you — or trying not to tell you.
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If You Suffer From Arthritis Pain

According to the Centers for Control Disease and Prevention, 52.5 million U.S. adults were diagnosed with some form of arthritis in the period between 2010 and 2012. They explain that one in two people develop symptomatic knee osteoarthritis by their 80s.
However, younger populations are as well affected by arthritis. The statistics show that around 294,000 children in U.S. under the age of 18 suffer from rheumatic condition or arthritis. Regardless of age, arthritis is followed by stiffness, debilitating pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Nevertheless, the discomfort and pain from all forms of arthritis can be significantly reduced with certain home remedies. Since arthritis pain and stiffness is caused by joint inflammation, you need to target the source of inflammation and do something to reduce it.
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Amazing Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

You’ve heard of dragon eggs and dragon fire, but have you ever heard of dragon fruit? If you haven’t, you need to learn all about this “mythical” fruit. Why? Because dragon fruit benefits may surprise you.
Dragon fruit — also called dragon pearl fruit, cactus fruits, pitahaya or pitaya — is a tropical, delicious superfood that can do a lot for your health. In fact, dragon fruit benefits include anti-aging, immune system boosting and sugar stabilization, which is helpful for those with diabetes, among others.
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Why You Feel Bloated And How to Get Rid of Bloating Fast

Bloating, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort aren’t limited to the occasional holiday feast. One in 10 Americans say they suffer from bloating regularly, even when they haven’t eaten a large meal. In some cases, bloating can become severe enough that it causes distention, or a perceptible swelling of the abdomen. Bloating and gas are usually tied to what and how you eat, so a few simple changes may help.
10 Dangerous Brain-Damaging Habits to Stop Immediately

The brain is an incredibly important body part, as it is one of the biggest one in the body and represents the main control center. It has multiple functions, responsibilities, and tasks, as well as lots of information stored.
Its delicate structure can be easily damaged and thus cause various serious health issues and complications. According to the World Health Organization, these are the top 10 brain-damaging habits nowadays.
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Sleep Positions Matter

Getting a good night’s sleep is pivotal for our health, body, mind, and our mood, especially since we spend one-third of our lives asleep. While it is recommended every adult get seven to eight hours of sleep per night, according to the National Sleep Foundation, for many of us this is easier said than done. Sleep difficulty can be caused by a number of things, ranging from eating or drinking the wrong things before bed to our sleep position.
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Amyloidosis: Prognosis, Survival Rate, Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis

The body can encounter a peculiar and rare condition in which, abnormal proteins within the body known as amyloid, get deposited in different bodily tissues and organs. These abnormal proteins have a tendency to become amino acids, but they gradually fold themselves and take a three dimensional structure. If these three dimensional and folded amyloids come together and start to perform different functions by themselves, they can stop the normal functions of the cells and tissues and organs. This condition is called Amyloidosis. Once the proteins start to club together, it becomes quite difficult to break them down. Amyloidosis is a very rare disease that occurs in only 1,500 to 2,500 people in the United States of America.
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