Alcoholism, also known as “alcohol dependence,” is a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with...
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Vaginal Infections
Q. What is vaginitis? A. Vaginitis (“vaj-in-i-tis”) is an inflammation of the vagina that causes vaginal discharge (fluid from the vagina), irritation, and itching. Many women with vaginitis also have...
Asthma in the Child Care Setting
Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder and is the most common chronic health problem among children. Children with asthma have attacks of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be very serious. These...
Protection Against Microbes
The body has an arsenal of defenses that it uses to ward off foreign invaders. Healthy immune systems recognize as foreign many things that are not self. Most of the foreign invaders that confront the human immune...
Questions and Answers About Testicular Cancer
What is testicular cancer?Testicular cancer is a disease in which cells become malignant (cancerous) in one or both testicles. The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are a pair of male sex glands. They produce and...
Influenza
Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract. The virus generally spreads from person-to-person when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
Experimental Drug Delays Breast Cancer
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer (AP) ATLANTA Women with advanced breast cancer soon may have another treatment option: A novel experimental drug delayed the growth of tumors nearly twice as long as standard...
Cataracts
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A normal lens is clear. It lets light pass to the back of the eye. A cataract blocks some of the light. As a cataract develops, it becomes harder for a person to see...
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting
Although the responsibility for a child’s oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Knowing a few basic oral...
Detecting Colorectal Cancer Early
People who have any of the risk factors described under “Colorectal Cancer: Who’s at Risk?” should ask a doctor when to begin checking for colorectal cancer, what tests to have, and how often to have...
