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Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcohol affects the body

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Excessive alcohol use contributes to more than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. In addition to motor vehicle accidents, suicide and homicide, heavy drinking contributes to deaths from heart disease, cancer, and stroke. In women, menstrual disorders, early menopause, and osteoporosis are among the gynecologic consequence... More..

Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention How to prevent another chlamydial infection

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Chlamydia is a bacterial infection which is highly contagious during sexual intercourse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is the most frequently reported STD in the U.S.. The difficulty in recognizing this infection is that, although present, the patient may have no distinct symptom(s). In the male, burning o... More..

Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Preventing and treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

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Three words are enough to strike fear and devastate a relationship: Sexually Transmitted Disease. This article will review information as to how to prevent and treat common STDs. The infomation presented is from the Centers for Disease Control and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. PREVENTION Prevention... More..

Health & Fitness > Reproductive Health Issues What is endometriosis?

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Endometriosis is a common Gynecological, benign condition that may affect up to 10% of the general female population. In those seeking medical care for infertility (difficulty conceiving ) it may be as high as 35%. Endometriosis is not a cancerous or life threatening condition, and it's symptoms vary in different women. Some... More..

Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) How to use the Internet to work from home

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The Internet revolution is in full swing. From "google" searches to "Ebay", the net provides entertainment, shopping, information and yes, even an avenue for that much needed extra income. By offering several "work from home" opportunities, the Internet now is a valid option for "moonlighting" right from your own kitchen or ... More..

Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia: Symptoms and treatment

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Despite the increasing awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, few people actually take steps to protect themselves, or feel they are not at risk. The truth however is this, STDs in the community often exist without symptoms, leading to persistant infection or increased transmission. BACKGROUND: According to the Centers ... More..

Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Menopause: Symptoms and treatment

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Menopause defines the time in a women's life when her ovaries cease to function and cease to produce the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Menopause naturally occurs at an average age of 52 in the United States, although it may occur as early as in the 40s. Menopause occurring under the age of 40 is considered "early Menop... More..

Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Appendicitis: Symptoms and treatment

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Appendicitis refers to inflamation and infection of the appendix,a small fingerlike projection originating from the cecum. The cecum is the first part of the large bowel as it attaches to the small bowel, and is on the right lower abdominal area. Men and women may be equally affected, with similar presenting symptoms. The pr... More..

Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Symptoms and treatment of pneumonia

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The symptoms are all too common: fever, cough, congestion, muscle aches. Is it pneumonia or just "a cold"? Let us explore what really makes the difference here in this very common, yet misunderstood medical diagnosis. First of all, common symptoms of nasal congestion, cough and fever usually are simply the result of all to f... More..

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3. Chlamydia: Symptoms and treatment
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6. How alcohol affects the body
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