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Colorectal cancer often starts as polyps, which can be detected and removed through colonoscopy. Early screening and a healthy lifestyle greatly reduce risk and improve survival rates.
Hot, humid weather is more than uncomfortable, it can place real stress on the body. In regions like south Louisiana, where summer heat index values have reached as high as 120°F, understanding how heat and humidity affect blood pressure and stroke risk is especially important.
When one or more of the valves in your heart doesn’t work properly, you may have heart valve disease. Some heart valve problems may develop at birth, while others can develop as adults.