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Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women across the globe? Statistics show that in 2018, approximately 570 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer. As the name suggests, this type of cancer develops in a woman's cervix, and most common cause is an infection via sexual contact.    However, the good news is that cervical cancer is the most preventable type of cancer and the most successfully treatable type if detected early. Late detections are also treatable with the proper care. One of the most effective ways to prevent this type of cancer is preventative cervical screening. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Is a Pap smear?  Preventative cervical screening includes a pap smear test . It's recommended to get this test done once in three years to prevent cervical cancer. During a pap smear test, the gynecologist collects a sample of cells from your cervix and then examines these cells in detail. This is enti...

Losing weight requires a lot of effort and determination. You may be following an effective dietary plan and making significant changes to your lifestyle, but there seems to be that one last ounce of fat that you fail to get rid of. Because, sometimes, diet plans and exercise are not effective at reducing fat in certain areas. This is where non-invasive body contouring procedures come in handy. Unlike traditional fat-reducing procedures, non-invasive body contouring does not surgically cut through your skin and fat. It only targets fat cells in the selected areas of your body. Here are a few reasons why you should opt for non-invasive body contouring methods: It’s Pain-Free Non-invasive certainly means a lot less painful, as no surgical removal of skin and fat takes place. This procedure also eliminates the risk of many post-surgical complications associated with traditional body sculpting. That’s why the demand for non-invasive fat reduction procedures has skyrocketed in rec...