Women’s Health Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of current recommended screening tests for certain cancers and other health problems. Most often, ovarian cancer has no symptoms or only vague ones until the cancer is in an advanced stage. Tell your doctor if pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis lasts or if […]
Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco,
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Men’s Health Sterilization is the ultimate method of birth control. Vasectomies are safe and can be performed in about 30 minutes under local anesthesia. (The procedure involves surgical removal of part of the vas deferens or sperm duct.) You don’t even have to go to the hospital. Some common misconceptions make many men reluctant to
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Women’s Health Vaginal infections are the most common reason American females see their doctors. Vaginal infections result in vaginitis (swelling of the vagina). Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Nearly half of females with clinical signs of BV report no symptoms. When present, symptoms include: * A thin, gray, or milky white vaginal
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Women’s Health A number of vaginal problems occur in women over age 50. Often, the problems are due to changes in the vagina that come with menopause. These include: * Vaginal dryness * Thinning of the walls of the vagina * Loss of elasticity in the muscles in the vagina * Shrinkage of the labia
Women’s Health Varicose veins may occur in almost any part of the body. They are most often seen in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Signs & Symptoms * Swollen and twisted veins look blue and are close to the surface of the
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Vomiting is throwing up the stomach’s contents. Dry heaves may precede or follow vomiting. * Nausea is when you feel like you’re going to throw up. Causes * Viruses in the intestines. Eating spoiled food or eating or drinking too much. * A side effect of some
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Many couples don’t conceive as quickly as they’d like to. You can improve your chances of getting pregnant if you follow these measures. * Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. * Avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine. * Avoid extreme overweight or underweight. * Lie on your back with your hips
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Skin Conditions Warts are small skin growths. Most are harmless and painless. They can appear on any part of the body. Signs & Symptoms * Common warts. These are firm and often have a rough surface. They are round or have an irregular shape. They are found on places subject to injury, such as the
General Health Conditions Having clean hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent getting sick and spreading disease-causing germs. That’s why technique matters. Add water & soap:Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap. Lather up:Lather all parts of your hands well by rubbing them together.
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