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The last thing you want on a vacation is to get sick. Unfortunately, some cruise foods are known for giving travelers an upset stomach. In this article, we're reviewing what to eat on a cruise, and what to avoid so you can enjoy your vacation. Here are some food safety tips to follow to ensure you have the trip of a lifetime. While you likely won’t be able to completely avoid the cruise ship buffet on your trip, these...

Bladder cancer is a serious disease. Early detection is extremely important. The sooner the disease is identified, the higher the chance of successful treatment. The early signs of bladder cancer, particularly the ones that occur without pain, are easy to overlook. They mimic less serious conditions, such as a urinary tract infection, kidney stones and bladder stones. There are three symptoms that can occur before cancer spreads beyond the bladder: This is often the first noticeable sign of bladder...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is responsible for 5% of all global deaths each year. To help, there’s Siolto, a prescription inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Stiolto is an inhalation spray that is taken daily. It’s also steroid-free (which can be beneficial for some individuals). It works to open the airways in less than two minutes, providing relief for up to 24 hours. In other good news, it’s also very affordable. However, you do need a...

AMD can lead to vision loss, impacting the center of the vision (namely, the retina), but thankfully, it rarely leads to full blindness. To help, there's Eylea, a drug used to treat age-related macular degeneration. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections inhibit the action of a protein responsible for the creation of new blood vessels. In fact, this treatment has been around for quite some time, making it one of the first ways to treat AMD. During these injections,...