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Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that often appears without obvious symptoms. The absence of obvious symptoms in the early stages and the rapid spread of cancer cells to other organs makes pancreatic cancer very dangerous. The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach. This organ functions to produce the hormone insulin which regulates blood sugar (endocrine function) and produces digestive enzymes to break down food in the intestine (exocrine function). Pancreatic cancer occurs when pancreatic cells grow out of control due to changes in genetic traits. Pancreatic cancer sufferers have the lowest life expectancy compared to sufferers of other types of cancer, which is less than 4%. This is because the symptoms of pancreatic cancer are not specific, so it is usually only detected when it has spread. Recognizing and being aware of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer can help detect this disease early, so that treatment can be given as early as possible. Symptoms of Pancreat...

Myths and Facts About Pregnancy

There are many pregnancy myths circulating in the community, ranging from the issue of stomach-related sex, the danger of seeing a lunar eclipse, to the prohibition of having sex. When in fact, not all pregnancy myths are supported by scientific facts. When you are pregnant, you are advised to understand which information is correct and which are only myths, so that you are not mistaken, let alone cause concern. Not a few myths of young to old pregnant women who forbid certain things, even though this is not necessarily true. Myth vs Pregnancy Facts To find out the many pregnancy myths that develop at the same time know what are the facts behind it, Mother can listen to the following information. 1. Baby's sex myths based on the shape of the stomach and fetal heart rate Pregnant women whose stomach widens to the side will have a baby girl, whereas if it is tapered forward will have a baby boy. It was also said that if the fetal heart rate is above 140 per minute, then the s...