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What are COVID Toes?

COVID-19 has many commonly discussed symptoms. Other less common symptoms include rashes, discoloration of the skin, and swelling of the toes.

16 Sep 2020

Nutrition and Oral Hygiene

Several different nutritional deficiencies can increase the likelihood of developing certain oral diseases.

14 Sep 2020

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Nocturnal enuresis is the most common type of urinary incontinence disorder to arise in children.

14 Sep 2020

What is Mononucleosis?

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease, caused by a virus. Commonly known as the kissing disease or as mono, it is transmitted through saliva.

9 Sep 2020

What is Depression?

Depression is a mental illness that can affect how people feel, think, and act.

9 Sep 2020

Recent Genetic Breakthroughs in Prostate Cancer Research

As one of the most common cancers around the world, prostate cancer is a genetically heterogeneous disease.

7 Sep 2020

Gender Differences in Coronary Heart Disease

Worldwide, coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of death and disability.

7 Sep 2020

Risk Factors of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern that can adversely impair health-related quality of life.

2 Sep 2020

Epidural for Labor Pain

An epidural is a process for injecting a local anesthetic, which can be used during labor to relieve the pain of childbirth.

2 Sep 2020

Stopping Birth Control; What are the Side Effects?

Many types of birth control are act by modulating hormone levels, and there can therefore be some side effects associated with stopping these.

2 Sep 2020

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is defined as any distress that is the result of sexual pain, orgasm difficulties, and/or altered sexual interest or arousal.

1 Sep 2020

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

Undescended testicles, otherwise known as cryptorchidism, is the most common congenital malformation and endocrine disease to occur in male infants.

1 Sep 2020

Common Causes of Impotence

Impotence, which is also known as erectile dysfunction, is the inability to get and maintain an erection for intercourse.

26 Aug 2020

Environmental Hazards in Pregnancy

Several environmental hazards should be avoided during pregnancy, such as chemicals and parasites, that might otherwise be manageable to consume.

26 Aug 2020

Balanitis: An Overview

Balanitis is a condition in which the head of the penis becomes swollen and sore. It is a common condition that is estimated to affect around 3 to 11% of men.

25 Aug 2020

What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)?

Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to the practice of purposefully cutting, injuring, or altering female genitalia.

25 Aug 2020

What is Methemoglobinemia?

Methemoglobinemia is a potentially life-threatening health condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of circulating hemoglobin is significantly reduced.

21 Aug 2020

What is Progeria?

HGPS, which is more commonly referred to as progeria, is an extremely rare and fatal genetic disorder that causes premature aging in affected individuals.

21 Aug 2020