By ALEX DOMINGUEZ Associated Press Writer (AP) BALTIMORE Dalia Isicoff knows pain. A lifelong sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, she has had seven hip replacement surgeries. Since leaving the hospital in February...
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Facts About Vasectomy Safety
Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. It is used as a means of contraception in many parts of the world. A total of about 50 million men have had a...
Folic Acid
Q. What is folic acid? A. Folic acid is one of the B vitamins. Folic acid is found in oranges, grapefruits, lemons, dark green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, and lentils. You also can get folic acid by eating cereals...
Herbal Alternatives to Viagra
Q. Are there any herbal alternatives to Viagra? A. Not exactly. Viagra produces rather immediate results. Herbal approaches tend to be less effective in the short-term because they focus on getting at the root of the...
Your Childs Mental Health
A variety of signs may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. Some of them are listed below. If your child has experienced any of the WARNING SIGNS below, or if the symptoms are severe, seek...
Should You Have the HIV Test?
This article talks about testing for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. If you should take the test to know if you have HIV, (sometimes called the AIDS test), answer these questions. Have you — had sex without...
Frequently Asked Questions About Viagra
This list of frequently asked questions and answers on Viagra has been developed by CDER’s Drug Information Branch in response to the numerous telephone calls we have received. If you have other questions...
Shots To Prevent Diseases
Adults need shots to prevent serious diseases. You should ask your doctor or other health care provider which shots are right for you. Influenza (flu) shots Everyone over age 65 needs this every year. You may need flu...
Headaches and Migraines
What is Headache? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Headache? When a person has a headache, several areas of the head can hurt, including a network of...
Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Especially AIDS
A condom could save your life! This information is to help you understand why it’s important to use condoms (rubbers, prophylactics) to help reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. These diseases...
