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LUNG CANCER

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  Introduction: Lung cancer is a global health issue that affects millions of people every year. Despite its prevalence, many individuals lack knowledge about this deadly disease, its causes, and prevention. In this blog post, we aim to raise awareness about lung cancer, providing essential information to help you understand the disease better and take proactive steps for prevention and early detection. Understanding Lung Cancer:   Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. It can start in the airways, air sacs, or the lining of the bronchi. There are two primary types of lung cancer: 1.  Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): NSCLC accounts for about 85% of all lung cancer cases. It tends to grow and spread more slowly than small cell lung cancer. 2.       Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): SCLC is a faster-growing and more aggressive form of lung cancer. It typically begins in the bronchi and rapidly spreads to other parts of...
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Drug abuse among kids in the rural areas Within Montana the average age of first drug or alcohol use is 13. Three challenges arose from this young age. First materials for prevention or treatment were tailored for high school students with only limited application for middle school or younger children. Second in the case of alcohol abuse it showed how ingrained into the families and culture alcohol use had become. Third the rapid rise of prescription drug abuse made drugs accessible to younger children not previously able to access illegal drugs. The factors that caused them to begin use of drugs/alcohol by age 13 began when they were much younger. Substance use and misuse within a rural community can present many problems. Increased crime and violence, vehicular accidents caused by driving while intoxicated, spreading of infectious diseases, fetal alcohol syndrome, risky sexual behavior, homelessness, and unemployment may all be the result of one or more forms of substance use. These ...
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EATING DISORDER

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  BULIMIA NERVOSA (BN) We humans have a strong connection with the food we eat as it helps in our growth and development. But there are people suffering from different types of eating disorders. These eating disorders are considered as consequential psychiatric sickness which is commonly seen in adolescence or in young adults. Moreover, some people anticipate that eating disorders are associated with lifestyle choices. It is not true as eating disorders may show some catastrophic effect that may lead to an imbalance in a person’s whole eating pattern. There are certain indicators of eating disorders like passion towards food, body weight, and shape. Frequently occurring eating disorders involve anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. In this article, we will discuss bulimia nervosa in detail. Bulimia nervosa is a sort of eating disorder because of which an individual ingests food in an immense amount within a short duration followed by purging what was consume...
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