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Cancer ribbons are used to raise awareness about specific cancers such as lung, breast, and prostate cancers. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin for Verywell Health 1. Pancreatic cancer awareness, including wearing purple ribbons, consists of encouraging those at risk to be screened. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin for Verywell Health Diagnosis can also be achieved through transvaginal ultrasound and blood tests. There are three main types: 8. Gray ribbons are worn to show support for survivors and those who have brain cancer....

Mercury is a natural element that can be released via volcanos or human activities like mining. Once mercury gets into the water, its converted into toxicmethylmercuryand consumed by fish. As fish eat other fish, more and more methylmercury gets built up in their systems. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images Why Is Tuna Riskier Than Other Fish? Should You Avoid Eating Tuna? You shouldnt have to cut out all your seafood consumption because of concerns about mercury exposure....

Today, influencers and some health professionals blame seed oils like canola for causing inflammation in the body. You may have heard all kinds of scary claims, like that canola oil can damage your mitochondria. But is it really bad for you? Bloomberg Creative / Getty Images Bloomberg Creative / Getty Images Canola Oil: Good, Bad, or Unsafe? Though canola oil is a highly processed oil, it is not toxic or unsafe....

The most common subject of Capgras syndrome is the spouse or significant other. Experts estimate that up to 17% of people withdementia with Lewy bodiesexperience Capgras syndrome. It has also been found in people with schizophrenia, strokes, and drug abuse. vm / Getty Images Treatment Treating Capgras syndrome requires a cautious approach if medications are going to be used. Be sure to report Capgras syndrome to your loved one’s physician for proper evaluation and treatment....

These things can be done initially, as well as if it happens again after treating the initial contracture. While capsular contracture can be dismaying or uncomfortable, there are ways to treat it. About Capsular Contracture Your immune system knows when a foreign object has been put into your tissues. webphotographeer / Getty Images When an intruder (such as a breast implant) is detected, a capsule is formed around it. A capsule around a breast implant is a naturally occurring tissue that can be of benefit....

It’s also painless, minimally invasive, and doesnt require anesthesia. (A regular video camera shoots between 24 and 25 images per second.) (There are currently three capsule endoscopy systems approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.) Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell This may occur in an intestinal pocket caused bydiverticular diseaseor a narrowed passage (stricture). Strictures are a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease. In rare cases, surgery may be required....

Acapsulectomyis the surgical removal of abnormally thick, hardened tissue that forms around breast implantsa condition known ascapsular contracture. During this procedure, your breast implant is removed and usually replaced. Westend61 / Getty Images This article will review the surgical procedure of a capsulectomy. Westend61 / Getty Images What Is a Capsulectomy? In the case of breast implants, the capsule also helps keep them in place. A capsulectomy aims to address both of these issues....

These types of capsule contractures are graded and known as Bakes III and Baker IV capsules. In fact, the use of this practice voids the warranty on most breast implants. Recovery After Surgery Postoperative swelling can last for several weeks. UpperCut Images / Getty Images The lump could be a collection of blood or fluid or a reactivelymph node. These complications may require further treatment. Some surgeons may recommend that you perform implant displacement exercises post-operatively....

This article discusses the differences and symptoms of cardiac arrest vs. heart attack. Heart attacks can lead to cardiac arrest, but not always. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating altogether. JazzIRT / Getty Images People who suffer from cardiac arrest suddenly lose a pulse, stop breathing, and become unconscious. If you see someone collapse, assume they are in cardiac arrest and call 911. Aheart attackoccurs when blood flow to the heart is interrupted....

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)is a treatment forheart failuredue todilated cardiomyopathy. The treatment involves a special bang out of pacemaker that coordinates the timing of the ventricles. A third of people with heart failure have LBBB. Hero Images / Getty Images CRT involves the implantation of a special machine called abiventricular pacemakerthat controls theright and left ventriclesof the heart independently. Typical pacemakers control only the right ventricle. The pacemaker is surgically implanted under the skin....

Sarcoidosisis an autoimmune disease that producesgranulomasclumps of abnormal cells similar to scar tissuein various organs, including the heart. When granulomas develop in the heart, they are known as cardiac sarcoidosis. Diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis and instituting appropriate treatment is critically important in these cases. Nomad / Getty Images This article explores the symptoms, causes, and treatment of cardiac sarcoidosis and its impact on life expectancy. What Is Sarcoidosis? A propensity for sarcoidosis can also run in families....

The decreased blood flow through the body can lead to organ failure,shock, and even death. Immediate medical care is necessary for those who are experiencing the symptoms of cardiac tamponade. This article will discuss everything readers need to know about the condition. SDI Productions / Getty Images SDI Productions / Getty Images What Happens During Cardiac Tamponade? Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency when too much fluid builds up in the pericardial space....

It may be used to treat a wide range of issues, fromheart failuretopulmonary embolismtoesophagealcancer. This article explains the types and reasons for cardiothoracic surgery, as well as the risks. Thierry Dosogne / Getty Images What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery? Thierry Dosogne / Getty Images Cardiothoracic surgeons have expertise in cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) surgery and pulmonary (lung) surgery. Thoracic surgeons, by comparison, focus less on heart care. Some cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in highly sophisticated procedures such asheartandlung transplants....