You might think that the terms “integrative medicine” and “alternative medicine” are interchangeable, or that they mean the same thing. But these phrases describe very different concepts. In fact, they are almost polar opposites.
Alternative medicine refers to herbal supplements, detox diets, “healing” crystals and other unproven methods that are meant to replace conventional health treatments. Integrative medicine, meanwhile, refers...
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Myxoid liposarcoma is a rare cancer that accounts for about 30% to 40% of liposarcoma cases. This makes it the second most common type of liposarcoma.
Here, I’ll share more about myxoid liposarcoma, including symptoms, prognosis and why early diagnosis is important.
Myxoid liposarcoma growth rates varyMyxoid liposarcoma gets its name based on how the tumor cells look under a microscope. The cells produce a myxoid, or mucus-like...
Recently, period products have raised questions after a study found heavy metals in some brands of tampons.
While very small amounts...
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare and extremely aggressive kidney cancer. In the United States, it is diagnosed most frequently among...