Health & Wellness

Influenza (flu) can be dangerous. Although everyone is at risk of contracting the flu, those who are pregnant or have just given birth are much more susceptible to the more severe effects of the illness.Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant during flu season should get their...

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Testosterone injections are hormone treatments. Their primary use is as a treatment for sexual dysfunction in males and postmenopausal symptoms in females with a testosterone deficiency. Transgender men and nonbinary people may also use testosterone injections as part of masculinizing therapy.Testosterone injections are safe for many people, but...

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Eye dilation refers to a widening of the pupils. It is a bodily process that allows more light to enter the eye.Doctors sometimes use eye dilation drops to dilate a person's pupils intentionally and keep them in a dilated state. Doing this allows the doctor to see into...

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Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the 28-day menstrual cycle. These changes can affect a person's appetite and may also lead to fluid retention. Both factors can lead to perceived or actual weight gain around the time of a period.This article describes why a person may gain weight during a...

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Male discharge is any fluid that comes from the urethra other than urine.The urethra is a narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the ejaculatory ducts. These fluids travel along the urethra before exiting the body at the urethral opening in the tip of...

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Certain vitamins are essential for maintaining good eye health. Many are powerful antioxidants that protect the eyes and other parts of the body from oxidative damage and inflammation.Deficiencies in particular vitamins can increase the risk of some eye conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)....

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