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Cosmetology

Styles For Little-To-No Hair

You can’t turn back time to when hair dangled past your shoulders. But you can turn envious heads when entering a room with a shaved head or short haircut.

4 minute listen or read

Dermatology

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Preventing and Treating Razor Bumps

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a long phrase that describes short curly hairs that grow into the skin, causing inflammation.

6 minute listen or read

Addictions

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Anorexics Don’t See Thin

There are several causes for eating disorders. The solu­tion to anorexia nervosa is not as simple as eating more. Anorexics are trying to look normal.

6 minute listen or read

Woman

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Hysterical Pregnancy Isn’t Funny

Known by several names, pseu­do­cyesis is a very real con­di­tion that per­plexes on­lookers with fantom preg­nancy symptoms.

4 minute listen or read

Neurology

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With Synesthesia, You Hear Color

Loud colors don’t have to be fluorescent. You can wear a falsetto shirt with baritone pants. How do you classify synesthetic perceptions?

3 minute listen or read

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.

2 minute listen or read

Dermatology

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Why Keep Wounds Dry

Wounds heal from the upper layer of skin, downward. To form a scab, blood clots and dries. How and why do you keep it dry?

2 minute listen or read

Nephrology

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The Value of Dialysis

Severe dehydration, trauma, and other conditions can lead to kidney failure. Dialysis is an interim procedure until a kidney transplant is available.

2 minute listen or read

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.

5 minute listen or read

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+

9 minute listen or read

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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+

8 minute listen or read

Humor

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Pandemic Levity – Vaccines

This article addresses the reaction to the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

3 minute read