Christopher Smith, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Christopher Smith

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Chris Evert Now Cancer-Free, With "a 90% Chance It Will Never Come Back"—Here are the Signs to Watch For

Evert underwent genetic testing and surgery after her sister died of ovarian cancer.

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Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Diabetes Medications; Merck Promises Fix

The company says it found the source of the contamination. What you need to know.

Abbott Elementary Star Has Crohn's Disease: Know the Symptoms

Abbott Elementary Star Has Crohn's Disease: Know the Symptoms

The inflammatory bowel disease can go unnoticed or result in serious symptoms.

Anita Pointer Died After "Heroic Battle With Cancer "— Here are the Symptoms

Anita Pointer Died After "Heroic Battle With Cancer "— Here are the Symptoms

These general symptoms may be signs you have cancer.

Lung and Colorectal Cancer Now Cause the Most Deaths. Here's What to Watch For

Lung and Colorectal Cancer Now Cause the Most Deaths. Here's What to Watch For

The American Cancer Society issued cancer projections for 2023.

Jeff Beck Died of Bacterial Meningitis—Here are the Symptoms

Jeff Beck Died of Bacterial Meningitis—Here are the Symptoms

Beck died of an illness that is sometimes difficult to diagnose.

Jill Biden Had Skin Cancer Lesions Removed. How to Tell if You Have Any

Jill Biden Had Skin Cancer Lesions Removed. How to Tell if You Have Any

The first lady is doing well. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer.

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5 Common Causes of Sudden Death and How to Protect Yourself

Dropping dead of hidden health conditions is rare but not unheard of.

Heart Failure Claimed Sidney Poitier and Nichelle Nichols. Here are the Key Symptoms

Heart Failure Claimed Sidney Poitier and Nichelle Nichols. Here are the Key Symptoms

Heart failure can be chronic or acute and lead to death if left untreated.

Pancreatic Cancer Is Often Diagnosed at a Late Stage: Know the Signs and Symptoms

Pancreatic Cancer Is Often Diagnosed at a Late Stage: Know the Signs and Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. But screening tests exist.

Heart Attack Symptoms Can Differ in Women: Know the Signs to Save Your Life

Heart Attack Symptoms Can Differ in Women: Know the Signs to Save Your Life

Heart disease is the top killer of U.S. women but most don’t know that.

High Blood Pressure Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke—Here's How to Lower Yours

High Blood Pressure Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke—Here's How to Lower Yours

High blood pressure is a silent killer and may have no symptoms. But here are things you can do to lower it and stay healthy.

5 Ways to Spot Cancer Early and Improve Chances of Survival

5 Ways to Spot Cancer Early and Improve Chances of Survival

Nearly 40 percent of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Early detection greatly improves survivability.