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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. According to recent studies, HPV most commonly affects sexually active teens and young adults. There are many different types of HPV, some of which cause …

What are the best schedules for IF?  Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dieting technique where you focus on timing instead of counting calories. Studies show that you can lose between seven and 11 pounds after 10 weeks of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dieting technique where you focus on timing instead of counting calories. There are a few …

Having an undetectable viral load does not imply that you are HIV-free. You can still test positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) even if your viral load is undetectable because you may have a suppressed viral load that cannot be detected, but you still have the virus inside your body. As a response to the virus, your immune system …

Transurethral resection of the prostate involves removing excess prostate tissue that may be blocking urine flow Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia). TURP is safe (no external incisions needed), effective (most men experience significantly stronger urine flow within a few days), and fast …

Hot tubs can be dangerous for people with diabetes because they increase the risk of burns and infections As relaxing as a hot tub can be, people with diabetes need to exercise caution before dipping their toes in the water because hot tubs can lead to serious complications. Learn about the risks and what precautions you should take. What are the …

Not all individuals with a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) develop multiple sclerosis (MS). Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is often considered as a phenotype or phase of multiple sclerosis (MS). The clinical symptoms of both CIS and MS look identical. Both are the conditions where the myelin sheath around the neuron is damaged (demyelination) and interferes with the transmission of nerve …

What is Lou Gehrig’s disease? Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive and degenerative neurological disease. The cause of Lou Gehrig's disease may be genetics, environmental factors, autoimmunity, or other unknown reasons. Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive and degenerative neurological disease. It attacks nerve cells in your spine and brain, and your symptoms steadily worsen as your nerve cells die. …

The diagnosis of a chronic migraine depends on the number of days a headache persists rather than the level of disability. Chronic migraine is defined by the International Headache Society as 15 or more headache days per month, with at least eight of those days satisfying migraine criteria. Five criteria for migraine include: Moderate to severe pain that may be …

Generic Name: yohimbine Brand Names: Aphrodyne, Yocon Drug Class: Herbals What is yohimbine, and what is it used for? Yohimbine is a prescription medicine used to treat male impotence (erectile dysfunction) due to diabetes, vascular conditions or psychological origin. There are, however, limited data on its efficacy, and more effective drugs such as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are available to treat erectile …

A viral load tests count the number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) copies per milliliter of blood. An undetectable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load is defined as less than 20 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood. Many HIV tests may not detect the virus if there are fewer than 50 copies per mL of blood. However, modern tests …