Colon cancer is increasing in young people, prompting warnings from Yale Medicine for individuals as young as 20 to be vigilant for symptoms. Dr. Karan Rajan, a surgeon and lecturer, emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for symptoms such as night sweats, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits. He outlined guidelines for when to consult a doctor, including new or changing symptoms and a combination of diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and iron deficiency anaemia, as they indicate a higher risk of developing bowel cancer.
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Crime-busting Scots police dog enjoys ninth Christmas after fears she wouldn’t make it
Nova, a Belgian Malinois who served in the police for seven years, faced a health scare just months after her retirement, with her health rapidly deteriorating and fears she may not make it to Christmas. Diagnosed with acute hepatitis, her handler, Heather Potter, turned to the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals charity for financial support, receiving over £4,200 to cover 90% of the vet bills. The charity's assistance not only helped with the expenses...
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