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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections are quite common, as roughly one in three women, and one in 20 men, will experience one. These infections can often be treated rather easily, but a more serious problem arises when the infection continues to return. Risk Factors of Urinary Tract Infection There are a number of […]

Blood in the Urine

Blood in The Urine Urine typically varies in color from yellow to clear, however, at times there may be a red tint to it. The cause of the color change is due to blood in the urine. Symptoms If there is blood in the urine, it is going to appear pink, red, or in […]

First Aid for a Heart Attack

First Aid for a Heart Attack A heart attack is one of the worst things a person can go through, and often it is fatal. Knowing what to do in the first few seconds of a heart attack though, can save the life of yourself, or someone you know. These are basic first aid tips […]

Marijuana Effects on Sexual Desire

Marijuana Effects on Sexual Desire The use, availability and distribution of marijuana has always been a hot topic in society. With recent legalization in some states and jurisdictions, marijuana use is becoming more widespread. It has been well documented that marijuana contains within it several hundred chemicals. Of these, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is credited as the […]

Penile Trauma and Injury

Penile Trauma and Injury The erect penis is fragile and cannot bend much and is thus susceptible to injuries compared to its flaccid state. If you try to bend it too much, there is a high risk of fracturing and injuring it. Most penile injuries are caused due to trauma to the erect penis. Some […]

Female Urethral Syndrome | Causes | Treatment | Prevention

Female Urethral Syndrome Symptomatic abacteriuria or Urethral syndrome is a fairly common condition in adult females between 30 and 50 years of age. According to the estimates reported by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (1), urethral syndrome is responsible for the symptoms of lower urinary tract infection in 25% females who reports to primary […]

Exercise and Bladder Cancer Survival

Exercise and Bladder Cancer Survival According to the latest estimates by the American Cancer Society (1), approximately 74,690 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the year 2014 within United States alone. Fortunately, due to advanced screening and therapeutic modalities, the cancer survival rate is improving in most western countries, yet it is […]

Effects of Obesity on Self-esteem

Effects of Obesity on Self-esteem Obesity is classified as a complex metabolic disorder that is characterized by abnormally high body mass index. Generally body mass index of 25 or low is considered optimal for health and wellness. You can calculate your BMI by this formula : Body weight (in kg)/ height in meters^2 In certain genetically […]

What is Cypridophobia? Symptoms and Treatment

What is Cypridophobia? Cypridophobia is the phobia or fear of sexually transmitted diseases. Like most phobias, they can effect any age, sex or ethnic background. Exposure or the threat of exposure to the inciting incident can cause great physical symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, nervousness, shortness of breath, changes in blood pressure and […]

Testicular Tumor Markers

Testicular Tumor Markers The difficult part about identifying cancer early, is that in the beginning, it can develop without presenting any signs or symptoms. However, there are markers which can be detected to identify cancer. These markers are substances present in the body when cancer has developed. They can be found in the blood, body […]

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