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
Eye Conditions Look cool and protect your eyes at the same time! * Anytime your eyes are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, wear eyewear that protects your eyes. Do this when it is sunny and even on cloudy days. Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. * Pick the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome occurs when the muscles, joints, and ligaments of the jaw move out of alignment. Signs & Symptoms * Pain is felt in or around an ear. Pain in the jaw spreads to the face or the neck and shoulders. Pain is felt when you open and close
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Even if you brush, floss, rinse with fluoride, and never eat a sticky sweet, decay-causing bacteria can invade the tiny pits and crevices in your molars, or chewing teeth. To head off that kind of decay, researchers have developed sealants-special plastic coatings that form an effective barrier between bacteria and the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs & Symptoms * Pain in or around a tooth that throbs or occurs with a fever and/or general ill feeling. Tooth pain occurs after you eat or drink or have something hot, cold, or sweet. * Gums are red, swollen, and/or bleed. * Earache and/or swollen glands on one side
Brain & Nervous System This type of brain injury may happen when there is a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. Sports injuries are a common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of all injuries, ones to the brain are most likely to result in death or disability for life. It may not look
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms For Females Symptoms may not be present for years. If they do occur,
Women’s Health Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a form of blood poisoning. It rarely occurs, but it can be fatal. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms come on fast and are often severe. * High sudden fever. Sore throat. * Flat, red, sunburn-like rash on the trunk of the body that spreads. The skin on the palms
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