Mature

Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation

Compare 18 birth control methods. Vasectomies do not affect testos­terone level, erections, climaxes, or sex drive. Women have a similar procedure.

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Mature

Protect Girls From Mutilation

Female genital mutilation, done by cutters or medical doctors, can cause long-term physical and emotional problems.

5-minute read

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hygiene

Anatomy of a UTI

Not limited to females, most UTIs can be cured in 2–3 days but here is why they occur more frequently in women.

3-minute read

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Mature

Mastectomy Advancements

Radical mastectomies are rarely performed. Progress provides hope for what’s the most common type of cancer in the U.S.

6-minute read

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Mature

Breast Augmentation Regrets

Because it is a potentially dangerous medical procedure with long-lasting consequences, make certain the reasons are not transient.

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education

Dichotomy of Protecting Children With Torture

Breast ironing is a practice of suppressing pubes­cent breast growth in a mis­directed attempt to preserve chastity.

3-minute read

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disease

Promising Cure For All Cancer

Israeli doctors are mak­ing as­ser­tions too bold to ignore. They pro­mise a brief, cheap and effec­tive remedy for cancer.

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Mature

Dense Breast Cancer Screening

Breast density decreases with age or BMI and increases with hor­mone re­place­ment therapy. Compare radio­logi­cal cancer screen­ing methods.

5-minute read

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cardiology

Health Dangers of Working Too Hard For Your Money

There are clinically adverse physical and emotional effects of prolonged shift work. Don’t kill yourself by trying to stay up. Find a balance between necessities of good health and earning...

3-minute read

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dermatology

The Battle Against HPV

Virus that causes oral cancer shares characteristics with cervical cancer. Learn how to recognize signs and prevent human papillomavirus.

6-minute read

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dermatology

For Months I Felt Like a Woman

Discovering axillary lump led to three different imaging tech­nolo­gies, seven medical con­clu­sions and one surgery. Instead of speedy con­firma­tion, I had multiple health diag­noses amid growing lack of confi­dence in...

9-minute read

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fertility

Spotting Ovarian Cysts

In the absence of obvious signs that ovarian cysts exist, you might have a clue. The monthly ovarian cycle sometimes becomes spotty or very heavy. What do you do about it?

3-minute read

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