How we get sexually transmitted infections? How infection transmission is happening? How sexually transmitted infections get passed along? Not all STIs/STDs are transmitted the same way. Here are the basics about how infections can be passed through intimate play....

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone created during the early part of pregnancy. The hCG production plays a critical role in the pregnancy development. Human chorionic gonadotropin is responsible for: prevention the disintegration of the corpus luteum;...

Birth control pills are the most popular and commonly used method of contraception. Its effectiveness is 99.7% if correctly used and if no other drugs are messed. Pills were launched in 1960 in the US and approved in the UK in 1961. Many women consider it as “miracle”...

Herpes zoster (Shingles, zoster, zona) is a very specific infection disease triggered by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This virus affects peripheral or cranial nerves and it develops painful blistering skin rash. Inflammation of the nerve axons...

Montgomery glands were named for William F. Montgomery, an Irish obstetrician (1797 – 1859). Glands of Montgomery are sebaceous glands in the areola (of the nipple). The glands make oily secretions (lipoid fluid) to keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and...

Kissing first time is something very special and emotional. Keep in mind that many are shy about kissing but it does not mean they don't want to kiss or to be kissed. In most cases the kiss is happening spontaneously following the feeling and body language. It is...

Hypertrichosis is a very specific medical terminology referring to unwanted condition of excessive body hair. Hyper-trichosis can be generalized, symmetrical (affecting symmetric parts of the body) or localized (affecting specific parts of body – never symmetric). The...

Cancer can affect any part of the body – it is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs (developing metastases), and metastases are the major cause of...

According to scientists vitamin D deficiency could trigger several serious life threatening diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, autoimmune disorders, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and certain types of depression. It is well known...

Lori Kimble: Lost 105 pounds When Lori realized she was halfway to 500 pounds she knew she had to make a change. Small adjustments to her diet gave her the courage to begin exercising. Weight Loss Success Story: Lori's challenge Having a healthy lifestyle was never...

Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. Anorexia usually begins in young people during puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss. Weight loss is usually 10%-20% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering...

The development of skin-fold (anthropometric) measurements came as the result of investigations for simpler and less expensive methods of estimating body composition. The skin-fold measurement test is one common method of determining body composition and body fat...

What is hair removal pads? Usually hair removal pads look like plastic thingies with a strap on one side that secures your hand, and something that resembles very fine sandpaper on the other side. Hair removal pads are developed for unwanted hair (not very dense, not...

How to tighten and lift up the breasts by yoga? Breasts are made of fat, tissues, and milk producing glands and not muscles; this makes it difficult to shape and tone breasts. Sagging breasts normally occur with ageing and are quite common after breastfeeding and...

QUESTION - I missed my period but it is not first time for me. In general, I have irregular periods. Anyway, I took pregnancy test and I am not sure about results. I have hepatitis - can it have any influence at pregnancy test? In general, is women health is important...