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What to know about pubic hair loss

What to know about pubic hair loss

Pubic hair loss is not harmful to a person’s physical health, but it may cause psychological distress. Some people may also feel concerned about the underlying cause of pubic hair loss. This article lists the potential causes of pubic hair loss. We also outline the various treatment options available and provide information on when to […]

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Understanding blood pressure readings

Understanding blood pressure readings

Blood pressure is the force of a person’s blood pushing against their artery walls. A person’s blood pressure can become too low or too high. When it becomes too high, it can lead to potential health complications. Often, people do not experience symptoms of high blood pressure, or hypertension. This means that it is important […]

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Penile melanosis: What to know

Penile melanosis: What to know

Penile melanosis is a rare condition that causes discolored areas of skin on the head and shaft of the penis. These patches are dark brown and may be slightly or significantly darker than the surrounding skin on the penis. Penile melanosis does not cause any other symptoms. The condition is not infectious or contagious, and […]

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Can you smoke and donate blood?

Can you smoke and donate blood?

The majority of people can donate blood. However, those who use nicotine products, cannabis products, or both may wonder whether or not they can donate blood. Hospitals and health clinics use donated blood to treat various medical conditions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of blood donations collected around the world per […]

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The pH of water: What to know

The pH of water: What to know

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. In its purest form, water has a pH of 7, which is at the exact center of the pH scale. Particles in the water can change the pH of the water, and most water for use […]

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Parks with irregular shapes may boost longevity

Parks with irregular shapes may boost longevity

More and more studies are emphasizing the importance of green spaces for longevity. New research adds an important nuance to the mounting evidence — the shape of these parks also plays an important part in staving off mortality risk. Share on Pinterest Medical News Today have just reported on the most comprehensive analysis to date […]

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Can the keto diet help beat the flu?

Can the keto diet help beat the flu?

Results of a new study in mice suggest that the body may be able to defeat the influenza virus if a person has the right sort of diet — a ketogenic, or keto, diet. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that the ketogenic diet may help combat the flu virus. Infection with the influenza virus, better […]

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Sex Isn’t Always What Drives ‘Sexting’

Latest Sexual Health News FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Sexting” may sound salacious, but it isn’t always about sex, a new study shows. In fact, two-thirds of adults who send these sexually oriented text messages don’t have sex in mind at all, the Texas Tech University researchers report. Some sexting is about foreplay […]

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Cystic Acne

Cystic Acne

What are treatments and medications for cystic acne? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, usually containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide, and topical prescription medications have much less a role in the treatment of severe cystic acne than they do in milder acne. Topical acne medications like azelaic acid (Finacea, Azelex), dapsone (Aczone), benzoyl peroxide (BPO) combined with […]