Women’s Health Common urinary problems in women are urinary incontinence, overactive bladder (OAB), and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Signs & Symptoms Urinary incontinence means you lose bladder control or can’t store urine like you should. Although there are many types, the most common ones in women are stress incontinence and urge incontinence. For Stress Incontinence […]
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions The thyroid is in front of the windpipe. It helps control your metabolism. An easy blood test can help diagnose thyroid problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms. Low thyroid is called hypothyroidism. With this, body functions slow down because the thyroid gland does not
Skin Conditions Exposure to the sun’s UV rays causes most skin cancers. Even a few serious sunburns can raise the risk. Limit exposure to the sun. When in the sun, wear sun screen and lip balm with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes in three forms: UVA, UVB,
First Aid A stroke is also called a “brain attack.” With a stroke, brain cells die due to a blood clot or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. The end result is brain damage (and possible death). In the U.S., strokes are the 3rd leading cause of death. They are the leading cause
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Student Health Depression is the most common reason college students go to their school’s counseling service. Depression makes a person less able to manage life. It affects a person’s mood, mind, body, and behaviors. Signs & Symptoms The number and severity of the symptoms vary from person to person. A person who is depressed has
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Eye Conditions A stye is an infection in a tiny gland of the eyelid. Signs & Symptoms * Red, painful bump or sore on an eyelid. * Watery or tearing eye that burns and itches. * The red bump may form a head and appears yellow if it contains pus. This usually drains on its
Student Health For persons 15 to 24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death, behind unintentional injury and homicide. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. Young women attempt suicide 4 to 8 times more
Skin Conditions You should never get sunburned! It leads to premature aging, wrinkling of the skin, and skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Red, swollen, painful, and sometimes blistered skin * Headache * Mild fever * Chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting if the sunburn is extensive and severe Causes, Risk Factors & Care Sunburn results
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 * Primary stage. A large, painless, ulcer-like sore (chancre) appears around the area
