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Common Findings on Pelvic Ultrasound
Gynecologists prefer the pelvic ultrasound for examining the uterus and ovaries. It is one of the more affordable diagnostic imaging exams, and it is the safest. In fact, ultrasound has no known harmful effects on the body. Ultrasound is typically done for pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding. One may have excessive cramping, very heavy periods, spotting or bleeding between periods, or perhaps no menstruation, at all! The following are common findings … Read entire article »
Filed under: Women's Health
Pelvic Ultrasound
Ultrasound is the preferred imaging method used by gynecologists to aid in diagnosing uterine and ovarian conditions. Ultrasound uses sound waves instead of the ionizing radiation characteristic of x-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans. These sounds waves have no known harmful effects on the body, so they do not endanger one’s fertility. Ultrasound Transducers Two different ultrasound transducers are used for imaging the pelvis. The first camera is an abdominal transducer that uses lower-frequency … Read entire article »
Filed under: Women's Health
Laptop Use May Damage Testicles and Inhibit Sperm Production
Couples who are trying to have children may want to look at their laptop use. Laptop computers produce enough heat to raise the temperature of the testicles. Frequent laptop use could result in chronic heating of the testicles without allowing enough time for the scrotum to cool down in between uses. This could cause permanent damage that would decrease the amount of sperm produced by the testicles. In the December 9, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Men's Health
Condom Effectiveness against HPV
It has been the mantra for sex education for years: wear a condom for safe sex. Condom use does help protect against some sexually transmitted diseases when used correctly and there is no defect in the condom; however, it does not protect against all sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, condom use is no guarantee for the prevention of the human papilloma virus (HPV). It can infect a larger area than other … Read entire article »
Filed under: Infectious Diseases
4 Tips for Sun Protection
Sun exposure is a great debate among health experts. Some claim that sunscreen should always be worn, while others stress the importance of UVB rays for vitamin D3 production. The debate is not just over sun exposure, but whether sunscreens are safe. Dermatologists witness the downside to sun exposure. They screen their patients for unusual moles, remove suspicious growths, and treat patients for damaged, aging skin, often the result of overexposure to UV … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hair and Skin
How to Choose the Best Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer
Sunscreen is a necessity, especially for those who spend hours per day in the sun. Swimmers, boaters, cyclists, even construction workers, need protection from the sun’s harmful rays. UVA radiation can cause tanning, but it also causes premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. UVB radiation is useful in small doses because it stimulates the body to produce vitamin D3; however, this type of radiation also causes sunburn. Since there are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hair and Skin
UV Radiation and Its Effects on Skin and Vitamin D3 Production
Liberally-applied sunscreen is the prescription for protection against the sun’s UV rays. Medical experts caution that exposure to UVA and UVB radiation may cause skin cancer. Some medical experts are adamant that sunscreen and adequate clothing coverage are paramount for protecting skin, but other healthcare professionals teach the importance of getting just enough sun. Ultraviolet radiation travels in waves, like those of a lake or an ocean. Some waves are long and can … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hair and Skin
Sunscreen May Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk
The advice is hard to miss. We see and hear it everywhere, from television talk shows to magazines, from doctors’ offices to skin cancer survivors: wear sunscreen. The intention is good, and the advice even makes sense. After all, the sun is a prominent source of radiation, and radiation causes skin cancer, right? It makes sense that we should all wear sunscreen to block the sun’s harmful rays . . … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hair and Skin
30 Tips for Preventing Cancer Caused by the Environment
Manufacturing, farming, and other industries have a strongly negative impact on the environment. Not only do they contribute to the amount of dangerous toxins in the soil and water, but they are responsible for many of the toxins in our food and air. The President’s Cancer Panel’s 2008-2009 Annual Report, “Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now,” addressed the numerous sources of toxins and radiation that pose a signficant risk for the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cancer
4 Remedies for Cold and Flu Prevention: Which Work, Which Don’t
Most people do not have the time for colds and flu. Getting sick is not just a matter of feeling sick and tired, but of losing money and getting behind on work and chores. By preventing the flu, you can continue to meet the challenges of your daily life without interruption. Treat at the Onset of Cold and Flu Symptoms The trick to preventing colds and flu is to treat at the onset of symptoms. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Infectious Diseases
