ClinicalReads

Woman

Women Under 40 Breast Cancer Awareness

Unless there is a hereditary disposi­tion or specific symp­tom, mammo­gram screening begins at age 40. What can younger women do to protect breast health?

Otolaryngology

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Hear Twice as Much with Diplacusis

People with a rare dis­order called dipla­cusis hear dif­fer­ent tones in each ear. It’s like a very bad sur­round sound system with no off button.

Nephrology

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Your Kidney is a Pain in the Back

Problem kidneys can be manifested by changes in urination, backaches, fatigue, and in other ways.

Parents

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Single-Parent Dads Explain Puberty To Girls

Your daughter is growing up. She needs more personal hygiene products and a trip to the gynecologist. Here’s how to remain calm and helpful.

Maturity age 16+

Parents

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Single-Parent Moms Explain Puberty To Boys

You may feel like renting an R-rated movie in lieu of having the talk with your son. But there are some important things you both should know.

Maturity age 16+

Woman

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Your Water Broke, Now What?

When it’s time to give birth, amniotic fluid leaks through a pregnant woman’s vagina. How soon should she receive medical attention before it endangers the baby?

Maturity age 16+

Parents

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First Gynecological Visit

Parents should schedule the first gynecological consul­ta­tion near the age when most girls begin puberty.

Woman

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How Endometriosis Affects Pregnancy

Endometriosis complicates conception and pregnancy in many ways. If you conceive with this condition, have an ob-gyn monitor your health.

Cardiology

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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

This chronic painful condition generally begins with pregnancy. What are the symptoms and factors that can increase pain?

Neurology

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Endorphins Motivate Exercise

Train yourself to enjoy exer­cise by rewarding yourself with endor­phins in the form of healthy pleasures after a workout.

Fitness

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Ways To Increase Lung Capacity

You can increase lung capa­city for run­ning, swim­­ming underwater, and other forms of physi­cal fitness. More capa­city is also useful for rehabi­litation.