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Lower back pain and vaginal discharge: What to know

Lower back pain and vaginal discharge: What to know

Lower back pain and vaginal discharge can each develop for a wide range of reasons. These symptoms are common on their own. When they occur together, it can point to an underlying condition. In this article, learn about seven possible causes of lower back pain and vaginal discharge. We also explore risk factors and treatment […]

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Thyroid: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Thyroid: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Note: We recommend you use this page as a reference for your consultation with your doctor. Medical Reviewing Editor: Ruchi Mathur, MD 1. Are my symptoms consistent with thyroid disease? 2. Could my symptoms be the result of anything else? 3. What investigations do I need to have performed to make a diagnosis? 4. How […]

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Thyroid Disease and Menopause

Thyroid Disease and Menopause

DOCTOR’S VIEW ARCHIVE Medical Author: Ruchi Mathur, M.D.Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR A 48-year old woman came into my office a few months ago. She was complaining of fatigue and a sense of depression. In addition, she was concerned that her weight had begun to “shift” to her middle and her […]

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What to know about menopause and sore breasts

What to know about menopause and sore breasts

Before and during menopause, it is common for people to experience pain or tenderness in their breasts. Although breasts can often become sore due to menstruation, menopausal breast pain may result from different causes. This article will discuss the causes of sore breasts during menopause and explain some home remedies that may provide relief. What […]

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Heart disease: Erectile dysfunction may double risk

Heart disease: Erectile dysfunction may double risk

If you have symptoms of erectile dysfunction, it might be a good idea to have your heart health checked. This is the main finding of a new study that suggests that erectile dysfunction might be an early sign of heart disease. For men, erectile dysfunction may be a predictor of heart disease. Heart disease is […]

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Can erectile dysfunction be reversed?

Can erectile dysfunction be reversed?

Erectile dysfunction is a very common experience. With or without medication, it can often be reversed. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies can help. Most males experience at least one episode of being unable to achieve an erection when desired. In extreme cases, they may be unable ever to have or sustain an erection. Erectile dysfunction […]

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Does CBD oil work for menopause symptoms?

Does CBD oil work for menopause symptoms?

Cannabidiol is a chemical that occurs in hemp plants and marijuana. It is possible that cannabidiol oil could help to treat the symptoms of menopause. Researchers have looked at other herbal and natural remedies as treatment options, but have not yet found that any of them are consistently effective. Recently, there has been much interest […]

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Aspirin’s anticancer effect explored

Aspirin’s anticancer effect explored

According to new research, aspirin may reduce the risk of bowel cancer. The latest study to investigate this relationship outlines how the popular painkiller might manage this feat. A simple, well-used pill may provide insight into bowel cancer. Aspirin, the cost-effective, relatively safe, over-the-counter painkiller, is commonly taken to treat aches and pains. Also known […]

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Education may lead to short-sightedness

Education may lead to short-sightedness

A new study strongly suggests that spending time in education raises the risk of myopia. The findings, write the authors, “have important implications for educational practices.” The more years spent in education, the higher the likelihood of myopia, suggests a new study. Myopia is a common form of visual impairment. In the United States, more […]

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Chlamydia and erectile dysfunction: What’s the link?

Chlamydia and erectile dysfunction: What’s the link?

Some individuals with chlamydia experience difficulty getting or keeping an erection, which is commonly called erectile dysfunction. This difficulty occurs when chlamydia infects the prostate gland, leading to prostatitis. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause long-term health problems. Many people with chlamydia have no symptoms and are unaware that they have […]